Enrollment
527
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valadez Middle School Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valadez Middle School Academy
Valadez Middle School Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Placentia, California, enrolling 527 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.9% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,645 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #532.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Placentia's middle schools, it stands alongside Kraemer Middle (889 students): Valadez Middle School Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 24:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside Valadez Middle School Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valadez Middle School Academy compares
Valadez Middle School Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Valadez Middle School Academy.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valadez Middle School Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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