El Portal Elementary vs Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Portal Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 7–8
687 students
| Measure | El Portal Elementary La Habra, California | Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1397 of 5,693 | #367 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #18641 of 50,301 | #6790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 469 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | La Habra | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 54.0).
- •El Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •El Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 62.7%).
- •El Portal Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 23.7).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is the larger school with 687 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Portal Elementary better than Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), El Portal Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 54.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are El Portal Elementary and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between La Habra and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Portal Elementary: 469. Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Portal Elementary and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate rank in California?
El Portal Elementary is 1397th of 5,693 and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is 367th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).