Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–12 | 256 | 80 | A |
| Golden Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 762 | 73 | A |
| Charles Wagner Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 426 | 68 | A |
| Melrose Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–05 | 433 | 63 | A |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 481 | 61 | A |
| Ruby Drive Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 353 | 60 | A |
| Brookhaven Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 446 | 59 | A |
| Van Buren Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 572 | 57 | A |
| George Key | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–12 | 128 | 49 | A |
| El Dorado High | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 09–12 | 1,995 | 47 | A |
| Morse Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 361 | 42 | A |
| Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 07–08 | 641 | 42 | A |
| Valencia High | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 09–12 | 2,560 | 38 | A |
| Kraemer Middle | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 07–08 | 1,020 | 36 | A |
| El Camino Real Continuation High | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 09–12 | 162 | 35 | A |
| John O. Tynes Elementary | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 703 | 32 | A |
| Valadez Middle School Academy | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | 06–08 | 665 | 24 | A |