Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate

www.ljsd.org/schools/ranchostarbuck

687 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School, located in Whittier, California, is part of the Lowell Joint School District and serves students in grades 7 and 8. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, boasting a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering critical thinking and technological proficiency. Its academic reputation is bolstered by a supportive faculty and a commitment to maintaining high standards across core subjects, often reflected in the school's positive performance metrics within the district.

Beyond the classroom, Rancho-Starbuck prides itself on creating a well-rounded educational environment that prioritizes student engagement and character development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a focus on cultivating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative community, Rancho-Starbuck strives to support the social and emotional growth of its students as they navigate the transition from elementary to secondary education.

687

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	486
Black	9
Asian	42
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
486 (70.7%)
White
122 (17.8%)
Asian
42 (6.1%)
Two or More
27 (3.9%)
Black
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lowell Joint
Phone:	(562)902-4261
Website:	http://www.ljsd.org/schools/ranchostarbuck
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	143

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 348