Serving 552 students in grades 7-8, Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate's student population of 552 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2865 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
55%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate's ranking?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is ranked #2865 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate?
552 students attend Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate offer ?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate part of?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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