Miraleste Intermediate

29323 Palos Verdes Dr. E.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

mis.pvpusd.net

747 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Miraleste Intermediate School, located in the scenic community of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth. By balancing core academic subjects with elective opportunities, the school encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills, creativity, and intellectual curiosity in a supportive campus environment.

Beyond the classroom, Miraleste emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. With a focus on character development and student wellness, Miraleste Intermediate aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the high standards of the surrounding Palos Verdes community.

747

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miraleste Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	180
Black	14
Asian	118
Two or More	103
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
327 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
180 (24.1 %)
Asian
118 (15.8 %)
Two or More
103 (13.8 %)
Black
14 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)732-0900
Website:	http://mis.pvpusd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 253

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 223