Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Placentia, California 92870 · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
#259 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#4681 of 15,369 nationally
About Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is a public middle located in Placentia, in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 566 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 259th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 566.
There are 14 schools in Placentia; Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle ranks 6th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brookhaven Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students · 673 m away
Sierra Vista Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
454 students · 1.1 km away
El Dorado High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,998 students · 1.2 km away
Golden Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
834 students · 1.3 km away
Charles Wagner Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students · 1.5 km away
Topaz Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students · 1.8 km away
Morse Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
382 students · 1.8 km away
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
498 students · 2.3 km away
Olinda Elementary
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
649 students · 2.3 km away
Rose Drive Elementary
Yorba Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 2.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle a good school?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle has a Success Index (US) of 63.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #259 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle rank in California?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle ranks #259 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #4681 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle had 566 students in 2025.
Is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.