SERRANO INTERMEDIATE

Serrano Intermediate is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified school district, located in Lake Forest, CA with about 1,168 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Serrano Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Serrano Intermediate School, located in Lake Forest, California, serves as a core educational hub within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Catering to students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school. The campus environment is structured to foster academic growth while encouraging students to explore their personal interests through a variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities, which are central to the school’s mission of preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Serrano Intermediate places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school utilizes a supportive atmosphere designed to help young adolescents navigate the social and emotional challenges typical of middle school years. By focusing on both high academic standards and holistic student well-being, Serrano aims to cultivate a collaborative learning culture that keeps students engaged, responsible, and ready to succeed as they move toward their high school careers.

For more information, contact Serrano Intermediate at (949) 586-3221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.