Serving 534 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 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2122 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
45%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
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 #2122 out of 9,602 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
534 students attend Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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 (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
7th Grade Last Day (Events)
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
8th Grade Last Day (Events)
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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