Very Good
#3152 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Valadez Middle School Academy
Middle School · Placentia-yorba Linda Unified · Placentia, CA
A Placentia-yorba Linda Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA 92780
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valadez Middle School Academy score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 52 points since 2020, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valadez Middle School Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,839/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Placentia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,647
Median home value
$832,200
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Kraemer MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 915 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,238 | Compare → |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 822 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Placentia-yorba Linda Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #22 of 34
- District spending per student
- $15,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valadez Middle School Academy is listed in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valadez Middle School Academy
Valadez Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Placentia, CA, part of Placentia-yorba Linda Unified, serving approximately 557 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,152 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valadez Middle School Academy
What grades does Valadez Middle School Academy serve?
Valadez Middle School Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Valadez Middle School Academy?
Valadez Middle School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valadez Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valadez Middle School Academy is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valadez Middle School Academy rank in CA?
Valadez Middle School Academy ranks #3,152 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valadez Middle School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valadez Middle School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Valadez Middle School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valadez Middle School Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valadez Middle School Academy a charter school?
No, Valadez Middle School Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valadez Middle School Academy a Title I school?
No, Valadez Middle School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valadez Middle School Academy?
96.1% of students at Valadez Middle School Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (714) 986-7440
- Area population (ZIP 92780)
- 54,495
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 92780; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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