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School Comparison

Palos Verdes Intermediate
vs.
Edward J. Richardson Middle

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

Palos Verdes Intermediate
Edward J. Richardson Middle
  • Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Palos Verdes Intermediate (630:1 vs. 350.5:1).
  • Palos Verdes Intermediate reported a higher chronically absent students than Edward J. Richardson Middle (98 vs. 54).
  • Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Palos Verdes Intermediate (134 vs. 99).
  • 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 Edward J. Richardson Middle (98 vs. 54).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Palos Verdes Intermediate (134 vs. 99).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Palos Verdes Intermediate (13 vs. 5).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Palos Verdes Intermediate (630:1 vs. 350.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 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
Edward J. Richardson Middle
$15,036.51
Local revenue share
Palos Verdes Intermediate
56.5%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
34.6%
State revenue share
Palos Verdes Intermediate
40.8%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
58.5%
Federal revenue share
Palos Verdes Intermediate
2.8%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Palos Verdes Intermediate
12.8%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
14.6%

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.