Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle

12351 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703

www.tetzlaffms.us

534 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Martin B. Tetzlaff Middle School, located in Cerritos, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the ABC Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective options designed to engage students in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Tetzlaff Middle School places a strong focus on student development through diverse extracurricular opportunities, including competitive sports, student leadership programs, and various interest-based clubs. The school community is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, striving to support the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing modern instructional technology and maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Cerritos community, Tetzlaff aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

534

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	237
Black	58
Asian	181
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
237 (44.4 %)
Asian
181 (33.9 %)
Black
58 (10.9 %)
White
34 (6.4 %)
Two or More
22 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7795
Website:	http://www.tetzlaffms.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 264

Grade 8 270