Very Good
#2621 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Los Cerros Middle
Middle School · San Ramon Valley Unified · Danville, CA
A San Ramon Valley Unified middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
968 Blemer Rd., Danville, CA 94526
- Math 60% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Cerros Middle score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Cerros Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average670/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$216,974
Median home value
$1,588,000
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central County Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Wood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 886 | Compare → |
| Stone Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Iron Horse MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Ramon Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #24 of 35
- District spending per student
- $15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Cerros Middle is listed in San Ramon Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Cerros Middle
Los Cerros Middle is a public middle school in Danville, CA, part of San Ramon Valley Unified, serving approximately 483 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,621 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Cerros Middle
What grades does Los Cerros Middle serve?
Los Cerros Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Los Cerros Middle?
Los Cerros Middle has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Cerros Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Cerros Middle is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Cerros Middle rank in CA?
Los Cerros Middle ranks #2,621 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Cerros Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Cerros Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Los Cerros Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Cerros Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Cerros Middle a charter school?
No, Los Cerros Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Cerros Middle a Title I school?
No, Los Cerros Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Cerros Middle?
5.0% of students at Los Cerros Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (925) 855-6800
- Area population (ZIP 94526)
- 33,085
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94526; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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