Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate vs Reginald M. Benton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 7–8
687 students
Reginald M. Benton Middle
La Mirada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
| Measure | Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate Whittier, California | Reginald M. Benton Middle La Mirada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,334 | #604 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6790 of 15,369 | #10458 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 687 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 28% |
| city | Whittier | La Mirada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 37.0).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 57.2%).
- •Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.6).
- •Reginald M. Benton Middle is the larger school with 718 students compared with 687.
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 Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate better than Reginald M. Benton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate ranks higher (54.0 vs 37.0 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 Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate and Reginald M. Benton Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whittier and La Mirada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate: 687. Reginald M. Benton Middle: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate and Reginald M. Benton Middle rank in California?
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is 367th of 1,334 and Reginald M. Benton Middle is 604th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).