Kraemer Middle

954 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Kraemer Middle School, located in Placentia, California, is a highly regarded institution within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a robust support system designed to help students transition successfully from elementary to high school. The campus fosters a collaborative environment where educators focus on developing both the critical thinking skills and the character of their students, consistently earning recognition for high performance on state standardized tests.

Beyond its academic focus, Kraemer Middle School is celebrated for its vibrant extracurricular culture and commitment to the "whole child." The school offers a diverse array of programs, including competitive athletic teams, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and social development. With a dedicated staff and a highly involved parent community, Kraemer maintains a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes inclusivity, innovation, and preparation for future educational success.

954

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kraemer Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	470
Black	8
Asian	329
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
470 (49.3 %)
Asian
329 (34.5 %)
White
113 (11.8 %)
Two or More
33 (3.5 %)
Black
8 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)996-1551
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 7 492

Grade 8 462