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25015 North Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321-1098
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 265/1,204 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 324/1,204 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 940 |
| Low-Income Students | 520 (55.3%) |
| English Learners | 131 (13.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 2.4 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 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. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.6% to 65.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.6% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.0% to 50.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.0-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.9% 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 Placerita Junior High compare within the district?
Placerita Junior High is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in William S. Hart Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Placerita Junior High rank in California?
Placerita Junior High ranks No. 265 of 1,204 in reading and No. 324 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 Placerita Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 6 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.8% meet the reading standard and 27.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Placerita Junior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Placerita Junior High is No. 9 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 29 7–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Placerita Junior HighThis school | 45.7% | 63.7% |
| Arroyo Seco Junior High | 55.9% | 67.5% |
| La Mesa Junior High | 46.8% | 61.4% |
