- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cerritos, CA
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060162000027
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Cerritos · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cerritos, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060162000027 · Cerritos, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 21.7:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 542
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
542 students
What this shows Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle compares
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
Asian 32.1%
African American 10.3%
White 7.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Cerritos
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
How many students attend Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cerritos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle?
39.9% of students at Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Cerritos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle?
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle rank among middle schools in Cerritos?
By Resource Investment Index, Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Cerritos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cerritos on the city page.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.