- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Forest, CA
Serrano Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Serrano Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063386005314
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Serrano Intermediate earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Lake Forest · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Serrano Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Serrano Intermediate ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Lake Forest, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386005314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Serrano Intermediate shrank from 977 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 063386005314 · Lake Forest, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 20.7:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
Serrano Intermediate shrank from 977 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Serrano Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trabuco Hills
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- This school 868
Serrano Intermediate
868 students
What this shows Serrano Intermediate reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Serrano Intermediate compares
Serrano Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,515
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 31.3%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Serrano Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Serrano Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Serrano Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Serrano Intermediate
How many students attend Serrano Intermediate?
Serrano Intermediate has 868 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Forest, CA. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serrano Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Serrano Intermediate is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Serrano Intermediate?
36.5% of students at Serrano Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Serrano Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Serrano Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Lake Forest, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Serrano Intermediate?
Serrano Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Serrano Intermediate rank among public schools in Lake Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Serrano Intermediate ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Lake Forest, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides Serrano Intermediate, Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students), El Toro High (1,902 students), and Mission Viejo High (1,566 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.