Very Good
#3018 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Placerita Junior High
Middle School · William S. Hart Union High · Newhall, CA
A William S. Hart Union High middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
25015 North Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Placerita Junior High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Placerita Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,281
Median home value
$654,300
Median rent
$2,135/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Pico Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 848 | Compare → |
| La Mesa Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 1,023 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Seco Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 3.7 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
William S. Hart Union High
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Placerita Junior High is listed in William S. Hart Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Placerita Junior High
Placerita Junior High is a public middle school in Newhall, CA, part of William S. Hart Union High, serving approximately 920 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,018 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Placerita Junior High
What grades does Placerita Junior High serve?
Placerita Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Placerita Junior High?
Placerita Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Placerita Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Placerita Junior High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Placerita Junior High rank in CA?
Placerita Junior High ranks #3,018 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Placerita Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Placerita Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Placerita Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Placerita Junior High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Placerita Junior High a charter school?
No, Placerita Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Placerita Junior High a Title I school?
No, Placerita Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Placerita Junior High?
41.3% of students at Placerita Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 920
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (661) 259-1551
- Area population (ZIP 91321)
- 32,668
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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