Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School

12351 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School serves 655 students in grades 7-8.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
655 students
This chart display total students of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
31%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
7%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #123 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School?
655 students attend Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 20:1, which is lower 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 Reviews

Review Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
Learn about the influence of music on a child’s cognitive mathematical abilities.
August 04, 2023
Preparing for a Successful 'Back to School'
A one-stop guide for parents navigating the 'back to school' season, providing practical and effective strategies tailored to every grade level - from pre-K to high school.
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
July 25, 2023
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
Explore the often-overlooked tool in K-12 education - interim assessments. Understand what they are, their importance, and how they can enhance your child's learning experience. Dive into real-world case studies and find out how technology is changing the game. This informative, parent-friendly article aims to shed light on the value of these assessments in today's educational landscape.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links