Serving 818 students in grades 6-8, Yorba Linda 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Yorba Linda Middle serves the northwest area of Placentia, CA, covering approximately 6.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorba Linda Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Yorba Linda Middle School's student population of 818 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Motto
Empowering Youth for Future Success
School Rankings
Yorba Linda Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorba Linda Middle School is 0.71, 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
#1343 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Yorba Linda Middle School's ranking?
Yorba Linda Middle School is ranked #1343 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yorba Linda Middle School often compared to?
Yorba Linda Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange County School Of Computer Science, Kraemer 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 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yorba Linda Middle School?
818 students attend Yorba Linda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Yorba Linda Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yorba Linda Middle School?
Yorba Linda Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yorba Linda Middle School offer ?
Yorba Linda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Yorba Linda Middle School part of?
Yorba Linda Middle School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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