- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orange, CA
Yorba Middle
Federal NCES profile for Yorba 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 062865004459
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yorba Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yorba Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yorba Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Yorba Middle shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 062865004459 · Orange, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 16.7:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
Yorba Middle shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yorba Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- This school 418
Yorba Middle
418 students
What this shows Yorba Middle reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yorba Middle compares
Yorba Middle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$15,133
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
White 5.5%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Yorba Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yorba Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yorba Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Orange
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yorba Middle
How many students attend Yorba Middle?
Yorba Middle has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orange, CA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorba Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorba Middle is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Yorba Middle?
78.3% of students at Yorba Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yorba Middle?
The largest demographic group at Yorba Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment, in Orange, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yorba Middle?
Yorba 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Yorba Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides Yorba Middle, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.