Ridgecrest Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
28th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
28915 Northbay Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747Official website ↗NCES ID 062970008514Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ridgecrest Intermediate 28th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2015 to 98th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 858 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 917 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 46.8% | 51.7% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 43.7% | 23.0% | ▼ 20.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 11.3% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 11.2% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.82M in zip 90275 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ridgecrest Intermediate
- #53Palos Verdes IntermediatePalos Verdes Peninsula Unified · 2 mi away53rd of 1,294
ELA 79% ▼6 · Math 76% ▼3Compare - #94Edward J. Richardson MiddleTorrance Unified · 3 mi away94th of 1,294
ELA 80% ▼5 · Math 68% ▼11Compare - #175Miraleste IntermediatePalos Verdes Peninsula Unified · 3.1 mi away175th of 1,294
ELA 68% ▼17 · Math 63% ▼16Compare - #75Calle Mayor MiddleTorrance Unified · 3.4 mi away75th of 1,294
ELA 79% ▼6 · Math 73% ▼6Compare - #196Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 3.5 mi away196th of 1,294
ELA 72% ▼13 · Math 56% ▼23Compare - #524Alexander Fleming MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 4.2 mi away524th of 1,294
ELA 46% ▼39 · Math 37% ▼42Compare - #145Jefferson MiddleTorrance Unified · 4.6 mi away145th of 1,294
ELA 72% ▼13 · Math 64% ▼15Compare - #420J. H. Hull MiddleTorrance Unified · 4.8 mi away420th of 1,294
ELA 47% ▼38 · Math 46% ▼33Compare
What school district is Ridgecrest Intermediate in?
Ridgecrest Intermediate is part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Is Ridgecrest Intermediate a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridgecrest Intermediate 28th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ridgecrest Intermediate?
Asian 52%, White 23%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 11% (917 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridgecrest Intermediate cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90275 is $1.82M 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.