Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle

2151 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870

595 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School is a public middle school located in Placentia, California, serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Known for its focus on academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is recognized for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where both staff and students work toward high achievement standards.

In addition to its core academic programs, Tuffree Middle School emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, athletics, and elective courses. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to character development and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment. With its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school consistently strives to meet the diverse social and educational needs of its student body within the Placentia community.

595

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	292
Black	10
Asian	93
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
292 (49.2 %)
White
181 (30.5 %)
Asian
93 (15.7 %)
Two or More
12 (2.0 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)986-7480
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 7 298

Grade 8 297