PALOS VERDES INTERMEDIATE
Palos Verdes Intermediate is a public middle school that is part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified school district, located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA with about 855 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Palos Verdes Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Palos Verdes Intermediate School (PVIS), located in the scenic coastal community of Palos Verdes Estates, is a highly regarded middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in California. PVIS provides a comprehensive educational program that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements—including honors and accelerated pathways—with a wide variety of elective options designed to foster student interest in the arts, technology, and leadership.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a supportive campus culture and a robust extracurricular scene. Students have access to various athletic teams, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage community involvement and social growth. With its focus on high standards, personalized support, and a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, Palos Verdes Intermediate remains a pillar of the local educational community.
For more information, contact Palos Verdes Intermediate at (310) 544-4816 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274-1983
(310) 544-4816
http://pvis.pvpusd.net
PALOS VERDES INTERMEDIATE is a public school in Palos Verdes Estates, CA with about 855 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
- Total Students:
- 855
- Teachers:
- 35.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 855 students
- White
- 53.8%
- Asian
- 26.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.