Serving 566 students in grades 7-8, Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle serves the west part of Placentia, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School's student population of 566 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2006 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School's ranking?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is ranked #2006 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School?
566 students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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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