Excellent
#910 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle
Middle School · ABC Unified
12351 East Del Amo Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher
24.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher
24.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#910 of 9,539
In Cerritos
#12 of 17
public schools
In district
#12 of 30
ABC Unified
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle
Middle School in Cerritos · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle
Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle is a public middle school in Cerritos, CA, part of ABC Unified. Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle serves approximately 540 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 8.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle runs 24.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle — Students at Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle Compares
See how Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
12351 East Del Amo Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Hawaiian Gardens), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cerritos, see our Cerritos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palms Elementary Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Artesia High Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Cerritos | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Willow Elementary Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Steve Luther Elementary La Palma | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Elliott (William F) Elementary Artesia | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Artesia | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Cerritos High Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Artesia | 1.2 mi | — |
| Aloha Elementary Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN Artesia | 1.3 mi | — |
| Bragg Elementary Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Los Coyotes Elementary La Palma | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| CYPRESS MONTESSORI ACADEMY Cypress | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,300
Median Home Value
$906,500
Median Rent
$2,910/mo
Population
48,607
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
47.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle
What grades does Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle serve?
Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle?
Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle rank in CA?
Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle ranks #910 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle a charter school?
No, Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle a Title I school?
No, Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle?
55.9% of students at Tetzlaff (martin B.) 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7795
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #12 of 30
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