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Los Cerritos Middle School vs. Redwood Middle School

Should you attend Los Cerritos Middle School or Redwood Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Los Cerritos Middle School
2100 Avenida De Las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Redwood Middle School
233 West Gainsborough Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Los Cerritos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, Los Cerritos Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, Redwood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
720 students
653 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Los Cerritos Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Redwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Los Cerritos Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Redwood Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Los Cerritos Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Redwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Los Cerritos Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1183 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#2275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Los Cerritos Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Redwood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in CA)
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Cerritos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Redwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in CA)
61%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Cerritos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Redwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CA)
41%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Los Cerritos Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Redwood Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
226
207
Grade 7 Students
242
202
Grade 8 Students
252
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Los Cerritos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Redwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Los Cerritos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Redwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Los Cerritos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Redwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Los Cerritos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Redwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Los Cerritos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Redwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Los Cerritos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Redwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Los Cerritos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Redwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Los Cerritos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Redwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Los Cerritos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Redwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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