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Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate

Q: Is Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate a good school?

Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate ranks 586 th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

586^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 79% of California middle schools

Summary

Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is a well-regarded middle school serving about 690 students in grades 7 and 8 in Whittier, part of the Lowell Joint school district, which is ranked in the top quarter of districts statewide.

The school stands out for its strong academic results, especially in English Language Arts, where it significantly outperforms state averages, and for its exceptional support for Hispanic students, who rank in the top 10% statewide. A major strength is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate, which is less than half the state average, indicating a positive and engaging school environment. Notably, Rancho-Starbuck achieves these outcomes very efficiently, spending far less per student than nearby schools like Imperial Middle or Richard L. Graves Middle while maintaining higher proficiency rates.

While mathematics is a relative area for growth compared to high-performing neighbors like D. Russell Parks Junior High, the school shows impressive progress, with 8th graders making large gains in ELA. The school's consistent performance, even through challenging times, and its ability to deliver excellent results with diverse student needs make it a compelling and effective choice for families in the area.

687

Students ?

23.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,498

Per pupil spending ?

57.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16430 Woodbrier Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604-4021

(562) 902-4261

District: Lowell Joint

Feeder schools for Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate:

Elementary:	El Portal Elementary
	Jordan Elementary
	Macy Elementary
	Meadow Green Elementary
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	Olita Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.7%

White:

17.8%

Asian:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 62nd percentile in 2021 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (52% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of California middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 79th (2025) from a 62nd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

California avg41%

586^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

347^th of 1,543Lowell Joint among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	586 of 2761	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.2	566 of 2783	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	614 of 2781	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	817 of 2740	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	58.2	336 of 894	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.0	580 of 2715	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	441 of 2480	82.2%	★★★★☆
2017	80.0	459 of 2508	81.7%	★★★★☆
2016	80.6	434 of 2497	82.6%	★★★★☆
2015	85.5	322 of 2477	87.0%	★★★★☆
2013	77.7	378 of 2379	84.1%	★★★★☆
2012	75.9	408 of 2259	81.9%	★★★★☆
2011	71.3	509 of 2236	77.2%	★★★★☆
2010	80.8	281 of 2179	87.1%	★★★★☆
2009	71.7	471 of 2063	77.2%	★★★★☆
2008	69.4	495 of 2005	75.3%	★★★★☆
2007	71.1	471 of 1999	76.4%	★★★★☆
2006	73.0	412 of 1804	77.2%	★★★★☆
2005	70.2	441 of 1777	75.2%	★★★★☆
2004	72.9	379 of 1769	78.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	276 of 739	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	283 of 743	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.9	156 of 715	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.6	334 of 733	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.8	104 of 745	86.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	42.9	686 of 1531	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.4	137 of 354	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.4	382 of 1491	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	42.3	641 of 1369	53.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	43.2	656 of 1540	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.1	38 of 363	89.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.3	571 of 2533	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	541 of 2551	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	486 of 2531	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	59.0	838 of 2509	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	306 of 738	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.7	447 of 2380	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.6	371 of 2262	83.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	253 of 2395	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	248 of 2388	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.3	255 of 2374	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	407 of 2359	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	258 of 2213	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	87.6	167 of 2072	91.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	410 of 2542	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.2	363 of 2579	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	419 of 2531	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	502 of 2458	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	64.8	188 of 721	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	461 of 2369	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	79.2	296 of 2230	86.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	549 of 2534	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	545 of 2552	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	675 of 2538	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	65.7	705 of 2527	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	62.2	256 of 763	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.0	612 of 2407	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	76.4	476 of 2273	79.1%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	92.4	10 of 197	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	47.6	101 of 193	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	56.4	310 of 701	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.2	207 of 677	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	589 of 1566	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.7	648 of 1552	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	399 of 1531	73.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	64.9	520 of 1520	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.4	263 of 1537	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	62.8	533 of 1543	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.2	761 of 1555	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.6	417 of 1602	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	288 of 1496	80.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2023)95th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)89th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)78th percentile~ school

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

White (2025)66th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2025)63rd percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)62nd percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)57th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)56th percentile-24 vs school

Disabled (2022)55th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy66%+18 vs state

Mathematics44%+6 vs state

Science39%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)			CSA Spanish Listening (2025)			CSA Spanish Writing (2025)			CSA Spanish Reading (2025)			CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate	Public	7-8	16430 Woodbrier Dr.	Whittier	90604	Los Angeles County	Lowell Joint	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 902-4261	687	29	23.3	57.2%	122 (17.8%)	9 (1.3%)	486 (70.7%)	42 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.9%)	74.9	586^th of 2761 public middle schools	78.8%		76.2	566^th of 2783 public middle schools	79.7%	20													39.1	39.1		59.2	73.9	66.4		41.7	45.8	43.7	$14,498	$497	$14,001
Reginald M. Benton Middle	Public	6-8	15709 East Olive Branch Rd.	La Mirada	90638	Los Angeles County	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 210-2500	718	28	25.3	55.2%	97 (13.5%)	18 (2.5%)	492 (68.5%)	74 (10.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	32 (4.5%)	62.3	846^th of 2761 public middle schools	69.4%		54.2	1036^th of 2783 public middle schools	62.8%	190													40.3	40.3	51.9	61.2	61.5	58.1	32.5	27.9	38.4	33.0	$16,476	$1,201	$15,275
Granada Middle	Public	6-8	15337 Lemon Dr.	Whittier	90604	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 464-2330	989	48	20.4	55.2%	118 (11.9%)	12 (1.2%)	790 (79.9%)	36 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.0%)	86.7	341^st of 2761 public middle schools	87.6%		78.6	516^th of 2783 public middle schools	81.5%	175													48.3	48.3	70.5	73.5	64.5	69.5	64.6	61.9	46.5	57.4	$18,538	$1,445	$17,093
Imperial Middle	Public	6-8	1450 South Schoolwood Dr.	La Habra	90631	Orange County	La Habra City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 690-2344	495	23	21.0	83.4%	36 (7.3%)	5 (1.0%)	418 (84.4%)	25 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	29.5	1846^th of 2761 public middle schools	33.1%		39	1507^th of 2783 public middle schools	45.8%	339													11.0	11.0	39.7	42.6	33.5	38.4	25.7	25.3	15.0	21.7	$134,765	$17,161	$117,604
Hillview Middle	Public	6-8	10931 South Stamy Rd.	Whittier	90604	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 789-2000	643	34	19.1	75.3%	45 (7.0%)	5 (0.8%)	563 (87.6%)	21 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	62.9	827^th of 2761 public middle schools	70.0%		66.7	750^th of 2783 public middle schools	73.1%	77													37.7	37.7	59.8	54.8	54.3	56.5	38.1	34.5	35.5	36.1	$18,944	$1,655	$17,289
D. Russell Parks Junior High	Public	7-8	1710 Rosecrans Ave.	Fullerton	92833	Orange County	Fullerton Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 447-7785	854	36	23.6	47.7%	124 (14.5%)	10 (1.2%)	332 (38.9%)	325 (38.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	57 (6.7%)	90.8	258^th of 2761 public middle schools	90.7%		91.9	232^nd of 2783 public middle schools	91.7%	26													51.1	51.1		73.3	72.8	73.0		62.8	60.9	61.9	$17,327	$282	$17,045
Washington Middle	Public	7-8	716 East La Habra Blvd.	La Habra	90631	Orange County	La Habra City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 690-2374	580	27	21.1	85.0%	27 (4.7%)	4 (0.7%)	515 (88.8%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	45.3	1318^th of 2761 public middle schools	52.3%		46.2	1271^st of 2783 public middle schools	54.3%	47	13.7	16.7	14.8	29.4	33.3	30.9	33.3	13.3	25.9	7.8	16.7	11.1	22.0	22.0		52.2	48.5	50.4		32.8	19.4	26.5	$109,861	$13,923	$95,938
Gordon H. Beatty Middle	Public	6-8	8201 Country Club Dr.	Buena Park	90621	Orange County	Buena Park Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 523-1160	641	29	21.9	73.8%	33 (5.1%)	12 (1.9%)	334 (52.1%)	230 (35.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	27 (4.2%)	68.3	710^th of 2761 public middle schools	74.3%		62.5	827^th of 2783 public middle schools	70.3%	117													37.8	37.8	55.5	58.4	55.2	56.4	51.2	44.7	33.2	43.2	$20,103	$1,930	$18,173
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle	Public	6-8	13900 Estero Rd.	La Mirada	90638	Los Angeles County	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 210-2945	646	29	22.0	59.3%	54 (8.4%)	13 (2.0%)	459 (71.1%)	85 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (5.1%)	82.5	430^th of 2761 public middle schools	84.4%		74.2	606^th of 2783 public middle schools	78.2%	176													48.1	48.1	65.4	66.8	62.6	65.0	54.8	54.6	46.9	52.1	$17,527	$459	$17,068
East Whittier Middle	Public	6-8	14421 East Whittier Blvd.	Whittier	90605	Los Angeles County	East Whittier City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 789-7220	985	44	22.3	69.1%	81 (8.2%)	5 (0.5%)	866 (87.9%)	17 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	73.7	613^th of 2761 public middle schools	77.8%		74.8	594^th of 2783 public middle schools	78.7%	19													42.2	42.2	57.4	58.7	58.5	58.3	45.7	46.2	47.6	46.6	$18,574	$1,445	$17,129

Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate

Is Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate a good school?

Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate ranks 586^th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?

Students at Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate are 71% Hispanic, 18% White, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate in?

Lowell Joint

How many students attend Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?

In the 2024-25 school year, 687 students attended Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate.

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