Placerita Junior High
Newhall, CA · William S. Hart Union High · Grades 7-8
305th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
Placerita Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Placerita Junior High 305th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 76th in 2025.
Placerita Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 921 students tested
Placerita Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 920 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.0% | 63.7% | ▲ 15.7 pts | |
| White | 41.8% | 28.7% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Placerita Junior High
Typical home value $697K in zip 91321 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Placerita Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Rancho Pico Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 3.3 mi away95th of 1,294
ELA 81% · Math 66% - 8La Mesa Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 3.6 mi away354th of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 9Arroyo Seco Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 3.7 mi away217th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 55% - 7Sierra Vista Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 4.2 mi away467th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 34% - 9Rio Norte Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 5.1 mi away139th of 1,294
ELA 75% · Math 63% - 9Robert Frost MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 6.7 mi away148th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 62% - 8Castaic MiddleCastaic Union · 7.2 mi away364th of 1,294
ELA 61% · Math 40% - 5Olive Vista MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 7.3 mi away702nd of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Placerita Junior High in?
Placerita Junior High is part of the William S. Hart Union High district in Newhall, California.
Is Placerita Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Placerita Junior High 305th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Placerita Junior High?
Hispanic 64%, White 29%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (920 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Placerita Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91321 is $697K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.