- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yorba Linda, CA
Bernardo Yorba Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bernardo Yorba Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063066004777
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernardo Yorba Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.6:1
- large classes for California
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernardo Yorba Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernardo Yorba Middle ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Bernardo Yorba Middle grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 063066004777 · Yorba Linda, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 39.6:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Bernardo Yorba Middle grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bernardo Yorba Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 753
Bernardo Yorba Middle
753 students
What this shows Bernardo Yorba Middle reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernardo Yorba Middle compares
Bernardo Yorba Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.6:1 | ▲ 84% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
39.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 753 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 32.5%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Bernardo Yorba Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernardo Yorba Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernardo Yorba Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Yorba Linda
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernardo Yorba Middle
How many students attend Bernardo Yorba Middle?
Bernardo Yorba Middle has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yorba Linda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Yorba Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Yorba Middle is 39.6:1, which is 84% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernardo Yorba Middle?
30.1% of students at Bernardo Yorba Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernardo Yorba Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bernardo Yorba Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernardo Yorba Middle?
Bernardo Yorba Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernardo Yorba Middle rank among public schools in Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernardo Yorba Middle ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Yorba Linda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Yorba Linda on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Bernardo Yorba Middle, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.