RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA INTERMEDIATE
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate is a public middle school that is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified school district, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with about 1,312 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School (RSM Intermediate) is a public middle school located in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic foundation, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like math, science, and language arts, alongside a variety of elective options that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.
The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive and inclusive campus culture, often highlighting its commitment to student growth, character development, and academic excellence. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, RSM Intermediate utilizes modern classroom resources and collaborative teaching methods to support diverse learning styles. The school also benefits from active parent and community involvement, which contributes to the supportive educational environment that defines much of the Saddleback Valley district.
For more information, contact Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate at (949) 459-8253 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-2342
(949) 459-8253
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA INTERMEDIATE is a public school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with about 1,312 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Saddleback Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,312
- Teachers:
- 50.3
- 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 1,312 students
- White
- 54.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.0%
- Asian
- 13.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.