Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School

Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
16430 Woodbrier Dr,  Whittier, CA
Lowell Joint School District
4.0
4.2
785 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Linda Takacs
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
56%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
13.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
817:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
69%
White
19.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/15/2019
I attended there when I was a kid...the academics was great and was taught really well to be the person I am today. For sure go there
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/30/2025
I had two children at this school; the first student is a scholar student and is doing great in math and English. The second student struggles with math and English and this is all due to the religious carp called 5 REACH characters were introduced. The REACH project is the worse example of teaching...
1.0 other
4/11/2025
Worst school experience ever in my life. The ceiling tiles are falling down onto kids here then causes injuries like concussions. Our floor tiles are opening and spilling a toxic glue that can poison us.
5.0 parent
10/19/2020
My family loves Rancho! I was nervous about Junior High but they have proven me wrong.
5.0 parent
12/10/2018
Excellent school and staff. Admin and teachers are so awesome. The programs are great. When my daughter was struggling the staff created a meeting so we’re all on the page to help my daughter. Love this school

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Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Whittier, CA and is served by the Lowell Joint School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 785 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $933,382. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Habra High School, La Mirada High School, California High School, and more. Learn more about what Whittier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School.

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