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Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate

10851 East Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92840

About Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School is located at 10851 East Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840. It serves students in grades 7 through 8, with an enrollment of about 506 students and a student–teacher ratio near 22:1. The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. According to the most recent statewide assessment data, around 35% of students meet math proficiency standards and about 62% meet reading benchmarks, reflecting the school’s performance on California’s standardized tests. Middle graders at the Garden Grove Unified School District campus receive core instruction and programs like Gifted & Talented education and Project Lead The Way pathways that expand learning across subjects. The school is also known for its PBIS program. In this Garden Grove district structure, the school operates as a comprehensive intermediate campus serving a broad segment of the city’s middle-grade population. Single-family homes in the surrounding area generally list in the mid-$800,000 range, consistent with residential values in this portion of Orange County. With its current proficiency profile, the campus operates within the broader public education landscape often referenced in discussions of the top middle schools in California, where balanced academic outcomes and district program breadth shape the middle grade experience for families.

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Contact Information

Address

10851 East Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92840

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Phone

(714) 663-6366

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 62% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
506
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2660 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.73%
Asian 36.76%
Hispanic 53.16%
Black 0.99%
Two+ Races 2.77%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.73%
Asian
36.76%
Hispanic
53.16%
Black
0.99%
Two+ Races
2.77%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 506
50.2%
254 Female
49.8%
252 Male

Student Population

506 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

506 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The ERP Honor Roll school for 2025 is Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate. The national award goes to schools that are doing well academically and are working to close achievement gaps. The designation puts Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate on the ERP Honor Roll list of schools that meet the selection criteria.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus defines Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School?

Ans. Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School delivers a standards-aligned academic program structured around California middle-grade curriculum frameworks.

Q2. What athletic opportunities are available at Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School?

Ans. Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School offers after-school sports programs that include basketball, volleyball, and cross country.

Q3. How does Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School support visual and performing arts?

Ans. Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School provides elective courses in band, choir, and visual arts as part of its enrichment program.

Q4. How are families informed about school events at Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School?

Ans. Event notices and student information are distributed through the Aeries Parent Portal and district communication platforms.

Q5. What district operates Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School?

Ans. Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School is part of the Garden Grove Unified School District in Orange County.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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