Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School

Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
21931 Alma Aldea,  Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
3.5
3.3
1,047 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Jameson
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
69%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
23.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
757:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
47.6%
Hispanic
27.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 9 Reviews
1.0
9/18/2024
They just punish good people for the wrong reasons and let bad people do bad things with no punishment.
5.0 Middle School Student
7/28/2018
I really enjoyed going to RSM. The school campus is large and there are a lot of things to take part in. The elective choices are extensive too - with a lot of choices. There is a very large track for running as well as a lot of basketball hoops too - including a gym. Academically, there are a lot of bright students.
4.0 NicheUser
8/28/2014
Kids are well behave and accepting
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/4/2025
We are very happy with the experience my son is having at RSM Intermediate. Since starting here, he is doing his best work, making principal's honor roll and taking honors classes. More importantly, he’s excited about learning. The teachers are not only knowledgeable but truly care about the student...
1.0 other
10/23/2024
This school sucked I hate this school don't go to this school
4.0 parent
5/10/2023
I had two kids go through this school and their overall experience/our overall experience as a family was positive. The transition from elementary school to middle school could have been really challenging, but I felt there was good support in place for the 7th graders. They are grouped into several...
1.0 parent
12/13/2022
If you want staff that don't care about what your child is doing I recommend Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School. The teaching at rsm is somewhat decent but the teachers do not care at all if you understand it or not, I personally believe that teachers are rushed to teach things. Meaning, tha...

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Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, in the Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhood, and is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,047 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,024,829. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trabuco Hills High School, Tesoro High School, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School.

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