What grades does Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate serve?

As a Middle school, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate serves students in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate located?

You can find Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate?

At Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate, there are approximately 23.7 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate is among the schools serving Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Rancho Santa Margarita, California|Saddleback Valley Unified

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

1,116

Student:Teacher

23.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Saddleback Valley Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

32.8%

Phone

(949)459-8253

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

156 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 33.9:1

Worse than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

1,040

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,539

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,276

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,126

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 36%Local 57%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$954,296

-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr

Los Angeles, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

13.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,306

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,045

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

741 (24%)

Specific Learning Disability

699 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

688 (23%)

Autism

638 (21%)

Intellectual Disability

144 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

49 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,153

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day No School - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Saddleback Valley Unified School District	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate

Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate currently enrolls 1,116 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.