Serving 709 students in grades 6-8, Palos Verdes Intermediate ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 709 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Palos Verdes Intermediate ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palos Verdes Intermediate is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palos Verdes Intermediate is ranked #575 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Palos Verdes Intermediate often compared to?
Palos Verdes Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgecrest Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palos Verdes Intermediate?
709 students attend Palos Verdes Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Palos Verdes Intermediate students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palos Verdes Intermediate?
Palos Verdes Intermediate has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palos Verdes Intermediate offer ?
Palos Verdes Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palos Verdes Intermediate part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 709 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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