Placerita Junior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newhall, California 91321 · William S. Hart Union High
#312 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#5505 of 15,369 nationally
About Placerita Junior High
Placerita Junior High is a public middle located in Newhall, in the William S. Hart Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 940 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 312th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 940.
There are 7 schools in Newhall; Placerita Junior High ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.4
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 Placerita Junior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Placerita Junior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
William S. Hart High
Newhall · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,941 students · 506 m away
Old Orchard Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students · 936 m away
Newhall Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students · 1.1 km away
Meadows Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
729 students · 1.3 km away
Peachland Avenue Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students · 1.4 km away
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students · 2.1 km away
Valencia Valley Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
738 students · 2.4 km away
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
414 students · 2.8 km away
Academy of the Canyons
Santa Clarita · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students · 3.0 km away
Mission View Public
Santa Clarita · Charter high · Grades 8–12
255 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Marshall Academy of the Arts
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
Menifee Valley Middle
Menifee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students
Warren T. Eich Middle
Roseville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
Iron Horse Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Placerita Junior High a good school?
Placerita Junior High has a Success Index (US) of 59.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #312 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 Placerita Junior High rank in California?
Placerita Junior High ranks #312 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #5505 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Placerita Junior High?
Placerita Junior High had 940 students in 2025.
Is Placerita Junior High a elementary school or a high school?
Placerita Junior High is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Placerita Junior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Placerita Junior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.