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2151 North Kraemer Boulevard, Placentia, CA 92870-1930
Summary
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
55.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 133/1,204 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 223/1,204 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 566 |
| Low-Income Students | 266 (47.0%) |
| English Learners | 52 (9.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.2% to 76.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 54.4% to 55.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.4-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 59.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle compare within the district?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle rank in California?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle ranks No. 133 of 1,204 in reading and No. 223 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.9% meet the reading standard and 38.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle compare with other schools in Placentia?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Placentia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PlacentiaHow does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is No. 9 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Col. J. K. Tuffree MiddleThis school | 55.1% | 73.9% |
| Kraemer Middle | 62.8% | 70.5% |
