Valadez Middle School Academy
Placentia, CA · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
858th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
161 East La Jolla St., Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7440NCES ID 063066012371Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Valadez Middle School Academy 858th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 495 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 557 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.1% | 94.8% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 2.2% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. 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 Valadez Middle School Academy
- #209Kraemer MiddlePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 1.2 mi away209th of 1,294
ELA 67% ▲27 · Math 59% ▲42Compare - #1260Sycamore Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 1.7 mi away1,260th of 1,294
ELA 17% ▼23 · Math 7% ▼10Compare - #471Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsFullerton Elementary · 1.7 mi away471st of 1,294
ELA 51% ▲11 · Math 36% ▲19Compare - #1183South Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 2 mi away1,183rd of 1,294
ELA 26% ▼14 · Math 10% ▼7Compare - #179Col. J. K. Tuffree MiddlePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 2.9 mi away179th of 1,294
ELA 74% ▲34 · Math 56% ▲39Compare - #115Yorba Linda MiddlePlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified · 3.5 mi away115th of 1,294
ELA 77% ▲37 · Math 66% ▲49Compare - #418Cerro Villa MiddleOrange Unified · 4 mi away418th of 1,294
ELA 51% ▲11 · Math 42% ▲25Compare - #640Yorba MiddleOrange Unified · 4.1 mi away640th of 1,294
ELA 47% ▲7 · Math 26% ▲9Compare
What school district is Valadez Middle School Academy in?
Valadez Middle School Academy is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district in Placentia, California.
Is Valadez Middle School Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Valadez Middle School Academy 858th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Valadez Middle School Academy?
Hispanic 95%, White 2%, Asian 1% (557 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Valadez Middle School Academy 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.