Serving 613 students in grades 7-8, Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School's student population of 613 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1863 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School's ranking?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is ranked #1863 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School often compared to?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kraemer Middle School, Yorba Linda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School?
613 students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School offer ?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School part of?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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