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#4134 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
Middle School · Lowell Joint · Whittier, CA
A Lowell Joint middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16430 Woodbrier Dr., Whittier, CA 90604
- Math 48% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho-starbuck Intermediate score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho-starbuck Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,878/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whittier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,104
Median home value
$684,400
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald M. Benton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Granada MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Imperial MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Hillview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 629 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lowell Joint
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate is listed in Lowell Joint; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate is a public middle school in Whittier, CA, part of Lowell Joint, serving approximately 738 students in grades 7th-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,134 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho-starbuck Intermediate
What grades does Rancho-starbuck Intermediate serve?
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rancho-starbuck Intermediate?
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho-starbuck Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho-starbuck Intermediate is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho-starbuck Intermediate rank in CA?
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate ranks #4,134 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho-starbuck Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho-starbuck Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rancho-starbuck Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho-starbuck Intermediate has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho-starbuck Intermediate a charter school?
No, Rancho-starbuck Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho-starbuck Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Rancho-starbuck Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho-starbuck Intermediate?
58.4% of students at Rancho-starbuck Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (562) 902-4261
- Area population (ZIP 90604)
- 39,378
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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