Serving 542 students in grades 7-8, Tetzlaff (Martin B.) 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Tetzlaff Middle School serves the southeast part of Cerritos, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School's student population of 542 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2066 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School's ranking?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School is ranked #2066 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School often compared to?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmenita Middle School, Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School?
542 students attend Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School offer ?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School part of?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
FALL BREAK
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day 7th Grade
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
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