Serrano Intermediate
Lake Forest, CA · Saddleback Valley Unified · Magnet · Grades 7-8
342nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 74%▼ Declining
Serrano Intermediate ranking
SchoolRow ranks Serrano Intermediate 342nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 74th in 2025 — declining.
Serrano Intermediate test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 848 students tested
Serrano Intermediate students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 887 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.0% | 44.6% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| White | 50.7% | 33.1% | ▼ 17.6 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 11.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 7.8% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Serrano Intermediate
Typical home value $1.20M in zip 92630 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Serrano Intermediate
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Los Alisos IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 1.2 mi away546th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 37% - 10Oxford Preparatory Academy - MiddleOrange County Department of Education · 2.9 mi away · charter113th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 65% - 9La Paz IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 3 mi away172nd of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 63% - 10Fred Newhart MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.6 mi away112th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 68% - 9Aliso Viejo MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.7 mi away146th of 1,294
ELA 71% · Math 65% - 9Don Juan Avila MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.2 mi away132nd of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 66% - 10Arroyo Vista MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.8 mi away47th of 1,294
ELA 83% · Math 74% - 9Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Serrano Intermediate in?
Serrano Intermediate is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified district in Lake Forest, California.
Is Serrano Intermediate a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Serrano Intermediate 342nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Serrano Intermediate?
Hispanic 45%, White 33%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 8% (887 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Serrano Intermediate cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92630 is $1.20M 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.