Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Grades 7-8
179th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle 179th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2015 to 86th in 2025.
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 560 students tested
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 613 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.5% | 47.0% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| White | 50.1% | 29.2% | ▼ 20.9 pts | |
| Asian | 9.6% | 18.1% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 92870 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Kraemer MiddlePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.7 mi away209th of 1,294
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 10Yorba Linda MiddlePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 2.3 mi away115th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 66% - 9Brea Junior HighBrea-Olinda Unified · 2.5 mi away180th of 1,294
ELA 68% · Math 62% - 7Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsFullerton Elementary · 2.7 mi away471st of 1,294
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 4Valadez Middle School AcademyPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 2.9 mi away858th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 17% - 1Sycamore Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 4.2 mi away1,260th of 1,294
ELA 17% · Math 7% - 8Orange County School of Computer SciencePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 4.4 mi away · charter340th of 1,294
ELA 61% · Math 44% - 6Washington MiddleLa Habra City Elementary · 4.8 mi away599th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle in?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district in Placentia, California.
Is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle 179th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
Hispanic 47%, White 29%, Asian 18%, Two or more races 4% (613 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92870 is $1.12M 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.