Valadez Middle School Academy

161 East La Jolla St.
Placentia, CA 92870

527 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valadez Middle School Academy, located in Placentia, California, is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The school is distinct for its focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, often utilizing a "middle school academy" model that emphasizes academic excellence and high expectations. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its efforts to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond by fostering a structured and supportive learning environment.

Beyond its academic core, Valadez Middle School Academy is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, elective programs, and support services designed to encourage student engagement and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child," the academy aims to provide its students with the foundational skills and character necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

527

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valadez Middle School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	496
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
496 (94.3%)
White
13 (2.5%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Phone:	(714)986-7440
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 166

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 191