Enrollment
542
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Cerritos, California, enrolling 542 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #484.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cerritos's middle schools, it stands alongside Carmenita Middle (639 students): Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 27.8:1).
Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students) and Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students) alongside Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle compares
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abc Unified, which includes Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle.
$15,031
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 68.2%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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