Serving 641 students in grades 7-8, Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 58%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School often compared to?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kraemer Middle School, Yorba Linda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School?
641 students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School offer ?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School part of?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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