- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yorba Linda, CA
Yorba Linda Middle
Federal NCES profile for Yorba Linda Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063066009615
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yorba Linda Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yorba Linda Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yorba Linda Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066009615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Yorba Linda Middle held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063066009615 · Yorba Linda, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 23.4:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Yorba Linda Middle held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yorba Linda 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 818
Yorba Linda Middle
818 students
What this shows Yorba Linda Middle reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yorba Linda Middle compares
Yorba Linda Middle 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
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 818 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Asian 27.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yorba Linda 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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yorba Linda Middle
How many students attend Yorba Linda Middle?
Yorba Linda Middle has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yorba Linda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorba Linda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorba Linda Middle is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yorba Linda Middle?
24.6% of students at Yorba Linda Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yorba Linda Middle?
The largest demographic group at Yorba Linda Middle is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yorba Linda Middle?
Yorba Linda Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Yorba Linda Middle rank among public schools in Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Yorba Linda Middle ranks #6 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 Yorba Linda 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.