Olita Elementary vs Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olita Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
425 students
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 7–8
687 students
| Measure | Olita Elementary La Habra, California | Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1976 of 5,693 | #367 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26046 of 50,301 | #6790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 425 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | La Habra | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 48.7).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 59.3%).
- •Olita Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.7).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is the larger school with 687 students compared with 425.
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 Olita Elementary better than Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate ranks higher (54.0 vs 48.7 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 Olita Elementary and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
About 625 m in a straight line, between La Habra and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olita Elementary: 425. Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olita Elementary and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate rank in California?
Olita Elementary is 1976th of 5,693 and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is 367th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).