Ralston Intermediate
Belmont, CA · Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · Grades 6-8
8th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 99%▲ Improving
Ralston Intermediate ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ralston Intermediate 8th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 99th in 2025 — improving.
Ralston Intermediate test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,069 students tested
Ralston Intermediate students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,136 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 27.9% | 37.2% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 52.8% | 33.6% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 17.2% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 10.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Ralston Intermediate
Typical home value $2.32M in zip 94002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ralston Intermediate
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Abbott MiddleSan Mateo-Foster City · 1.2 mi away693rd of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 29% - 10Tierra Linda MiddleSan Carlos Elementary · 1.5 mi away26th of 1,294
ELA 87% · Math 78% - 7Borel MiddleSan Mateo-Foster City · 2.7 mi away480th of 1,294
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 10Central MiddleSan Carlos Elementary · 2.8 mi away25th of 1,294
ELA 87% · Math 79% - 10Crocker MiddleHillsborough City Elementary · 4.6 mi away31st of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 81% - 1McKinley Institute of TechnologyRedwood City Elementary · 4.6 mi away1,168th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 10Bowditch MiddleSan Mateo-Foster City · 4.8 mi away93rd of 1,294
ELA 75% · Math 73% - 6John F. Kennedy MiddleRedwood City Elementary · 5.4 mi away540th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ralston Intermediate in?
Ralston Intermediate is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district in Belmont, California.
Is Ralston Intermediate a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ralston Intermediate 8th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ralston Intermediate?
Asian 37%, White 34%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 11% (1,136 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ralston Intermediate cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94002 is $2.32M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.