Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate

21931 Alma Aldea
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

1,041 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,041

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	284
Black	11
Asian	156
Two or More	92
Pacific Islander	2

White
496 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
284 (27.3 %)
Asian
156 (15.0 %)
Two or More
92 (8.8 %)
Black
11 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)459-8253
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* 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 7 550

Grade 8 491

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	550
Grade 8	491

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	516	49.6%
Male	525	50.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th