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School Comparison

Palos Verdes Intermediate
vs.
Ridgecrest Intermediate

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Palos Verdes Intermediate
Ridgecrest Intermediate
  • Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher students per counselor than Palos Verdes Intermediate (437:1 vs. 350.5:1).
  • Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher gifted & talented than Palos Verdes Intermediate (149 vs. 99).
  • Palos Verdes Intermediate reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgecrest Intermediate (98 vs. 67).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Palos Verdes Intermediate reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgecrest Intermediate (98 vs. 67).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher gifted & talented than Palos Verdes Intermediate (149 vs. 99).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher in-school suspensions than Palos Verdes Intermediate (8 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher students per counselor than Palos Verdes Intermediate (437:1 vs. 350.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Palos Verdes Intermediate
$14,997.61
Ridgecrest Intermediate
$14,997.61
Local revenue share
Palos Verdes Intermediate
56.5%
Ridgecrest Intermediate
56.5%
State revenue share
Palos Verdes Intermediate
40.8%
Ridgecrest Intermediate
40.8%
Federal revenue share
Palos Verdes Intermediate
2.8%
Ridgecrest Intermediate
2.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Palos Verdes Intermediate
12.8%
Ridgecrest Intermediate
12.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.