Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, Yorba Linda Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorba Linda Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Yorba Linda Middle School's student population of 824 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda Middle School is 0.71, 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
#1418 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorba Linda Middle School's ranking?
Yorba Linda Middle School is ranked #1418 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yorba Linda Middle School often compared to?
Yorba Linda Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernardo Yorba Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yorba Linda Middle School?
824 students attend Yorba Linda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Yorba Linda Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorba Linda Middle School?
Yorba Linda Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yorba Linda Middle School offer ?
Yorba Linda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Yorba Linda Middle School part of?
Yorba Linda Middle School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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Spring Break (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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