- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Miraleste Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Miraleste Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062970004620
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miraleste Intermediate earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Miraleste Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miraleste Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Miraleste Intermediate held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062970004620 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 21.2:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Miraleste Intermediate held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miraleste Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- This school 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- Dapplegray Ele 639
Dapplegray Elementary
639 students
What this shows Miraleste Intermediate reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miraleste Intermediate compares
Miraleste Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 17.6%
Two or More 15.3%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Miraleste Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miraleste Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dapplegray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miraleste Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miraleste Intermediate
How many students attend Miraleste Intermediate?
Miraleste Intermediate has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miraleste Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Miraleste Intermediate is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miraleste Intermediate?
8.4% of students at Miraleste Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miraleste Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Miraleste Intermediate is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miraleste Intermediate?
Miraleste Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miraleste Intermediate rank among middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By Resource Investment Index, Miraleste Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes on the city page.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Miraleste Intermediate, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.