- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newhall, CA
Placerita Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Placerita Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064251006960
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Placerita Junior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Newhall · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Placerita Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Placerita Junior High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Newhall, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251006960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Placerita Junior High held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 064251006960 · Newhall, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 20.9:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Placerita Junior High held near 920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Placerita Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- This school
Placerita Junior High
940 students
What this shows Placerita Junior High reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Placerita Junior High compares
Placerita Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,249
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 27.7%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Placerita Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Placerita Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Placerita Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~940 students)
Frequently asked questions about Placerita Junior High
How many students attend Placerita Junior High?
Placerita Junior High has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newhall, CA. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 920 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Placerita Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Placerita Junior High is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Placerita Junior High?
42.9% of students at Placerita Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Placerita Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Placerita Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Newhall, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Placerita Junior High?
Placerita Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Placerita Junior High rank among public schools in Newhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Placerita Junior High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Newhall, 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 Newhall on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Placerita Junior High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.