At a glance
Reported students
566
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle: 566 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
23.2:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 641
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 32.1:1
What the reported data says about Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Placentia. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified. NCES reports 566 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.2:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.8%) and White (28.1%). English learners represent 11.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
- 1How do the reported 23.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.1%
- Hispanic49.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian16.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valadez Middle School Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
527 reported students
Orange County School of Computer Science
Middle · Grades 06–08
753 reported students
Yorba Linda Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
818 reported students
Kraemer Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
889 reported students
John O. Tynes Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
591 reported students
Van Buren Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
538 reported students
Public schools near Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraemer Middle Middle · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 07–08 | 889 | 1.7 mi |
| Yorba Linda Middle Middle · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 06–08 | 818 | 2.4 mi |
| Brea Junior High Middle · Brea-Olinda Unified | 07–08 | 921 | 2.5 mi |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts Middle · Fullerton Elementary | 07–08 | 820 | 2.7 mi |
| Valadez Middle School Academy Middle · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 06–08 | 527 | 2.9 mi |
| Sycamore Junior High Middle · Anaheim Union High | 07–08 | 1,137 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
What grades does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle serve?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified.
How many students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle reported 566 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 641 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
The calculated ratio is 23.2:1, based on 566 students and 24.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle in?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, based in Placentia, CA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kraemer Middle (1.7 mi), Yorba Linda Middle (2.4 mi), Brea Junior High (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.