John Foster Dulles Elementary vs Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Foster Dulles Elementary
La Mirada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 7–8
687 students
| Measure | John Foster Dulles Elementary La Mirada, California | Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 5,693 | #367 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25380 of 50,301 | #6790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 250 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | La Mirada | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 49.7).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 57.2%).
- •John Foster Dulles Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.7).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is the larger school with 687 students compared with 250.
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 John Foster Dulles Elementary better than Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate ranks higher (54.0 vs 49.7 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 John Foster Dulles Elementary and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between La Mirada and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Foster Dulles Elementary: 250. Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Foster Dulles Elementary and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate rank in California?
John Foster Dulles Elementary is 1928th of 5,693 and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is 367th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).