- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Placentia, CA
Valadez Middle School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Valadez Middle School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063066012371
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valadez Middle School Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valadez Middle School Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valadez Middle School Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066012371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Valadez Middle School Academy shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 063066012371 · Placentia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 18.2:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Valadez Middle School Academy shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valadez Middle School Academy 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 527
Valadez Middle School Academy
527 students
What this shows Valadez Middle School Academy reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valadez Middle School Academy compares
Valadez Middle School Academy is a shrinking 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Valadez Middle School Academy is less 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 Valadez Middle School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valadez Middle School Academy'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 Placentia
2 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valadez Middle School Academy
How many students attend Valadez Middle School Academy?
Valadez Middle School Academy has 527 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Placentia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valadez Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valadez Middle School Academy is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Valadez Middle School Academy?
87.9% of students at Valadez Middle School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valadez Middle School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Valadez Middle School Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valadez Middle School Academy?
Valadez Middle School Academy 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 Valadez Middle School Academy rank among middle schools in Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, Valadez Middle School Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Placentia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Placentia on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Valadez Middle School Academy, 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.