Los Cerritos Middle

2100 Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Los Cerritos Middle School, located in the suburban community of Thousand Oaks, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Conejo Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, personal development, and creating a supportive environment for early adolescents. Its location in a quiet residential neighborhood provides a safe and focused setting for students transitioning from elementary to high school.

The school is recognized for its well-rounded educational approach, which balances rigorous core curriculum with a variety of elective offerings, including performing arts, technology, and physical education. Los Cerritos actively promotes a sense of community through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school maintains a strong partnership with local parents and the surrounding community to foster a high-quality learning experience.

736

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Cerritos Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	259
Black	6
Asian	81
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	2

White
336 (45.9 %)
Hispanic
259 (35.4 %)
Asian
81 (11.1 %)
Two or More
48 (6.6 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Conejo Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)492-3538
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 233

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 262