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Valadez Middle School Academy
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
161 East La Jolla St., Placentia, CA 92870 · (714) 986-7440 · Part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Students
527
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Valadez Middle School Academy
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 41 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 24.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency75%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
161 East La Jolla St., Placentia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6166
Grade 7170
Grade 8191
Enrollment over time
700’20
665’21
621’22
557’23
527’24
Down 24.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 94%White 2%Asian 2%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.