Palos Verdes Intermediate

2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

pvis.pvpusd.net

700 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

700

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palos Verdes Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	90
Black	15
Asian	151
Two or More	71

White
373 (53.3 %)
Asian
151 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
90 (12.9 %)
Two or More
71 (10.1 %)
Black
15 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(310)544-4816
Website:	http://pvis.pvpusd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 225

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 234