Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
179th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
2151 North Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7480NCES ID 063066004772Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 560 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 613 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.9% | 47.0% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| White | 56.0% | 29.2% | ▼ 26.8 pts | |
| Asian | 8.6% | 18.1% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 92870 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
- #209Kraemer MiddlePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.7 mi away209th of 1,294
ELA 67% ▼7 · Math 59% ▲3Compare - #115Yorba Linda MiddlePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 2.3 mi away115th of 1,294
ELA 77% ▲3 · Math 66% ▲10Compare - #180Brea Junior HighBrea-Olinda Unified · 2.5 mi away180th of 1,294
ELA 68% ▼6 · Math 62% ▲6Compare - #471Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsFullerton Elementary · 2.7 mi away471st of 1,294
ELA 51% ▼23 · Math 36% ▼20Compare - #858Valadez Middle School AcademyPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 2.9 mi away858th of 1,294
ELA 40% ▼34 · Math 17% ▼39Compare - #1260Sycamore Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 4.2 mi away1,260th of 1,294
ELA 17% ▼57 · Math 7% ▼49Compare - #340Orange County School of Computer SciencePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 4.4 mi away · charter340th of 1,294
ELA 61% ▼13 · Math 44% ▼12Compare - #599Washington MiddleLa Habra City Elementary · 4.8 mi away599th of 1,294
ELA 50% ▼24 · Math 26% ▼30Compare
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.