Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School

12351 East Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 540 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School's student population of 540 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2122 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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42%
33%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
65%
47%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
38%
12%
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Hispanic
40%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
6%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays 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
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
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?
540 students attend Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 25:1, 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.

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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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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