Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate

10851 E. Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840

ralston.ggusd.us

552 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Garden Grove, California, serving students within the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that focuses on preparing students for high school success. It emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Ralston Intermediate promotes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs, which may include visual and performing arts, technology, and athletics. The school places a high value on community involvement and academic excellence, striving to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff and a focus on college and career readiness, the school plays a vital role in the educational landscape of the Garden Grove community.

552

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	305
Black	2
Asian	205
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
305 (55.3 %)
Asian
205 (37.1 %)
White
23 (4.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6366
Website:	http://ralston.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 264

Grade 8 288