At a glance
Reported students
725
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Los Cerritos Middle: 725 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 756
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Los Cerritos Middle
Los Cerritos Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Thousand Oaks. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Conejo Valley Unified. NCES reports 725 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.5%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Los Cerritos Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.2%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Conejo Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sequoia Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
798 reported students
Colina Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
832 reported students
Redwood Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
589 reported students
Lang Ranch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
723 reported students
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
Elementary · Grades KG–05
539 reported students
Sycamore Canyon
Elementary · Grades KG–08
937 reported students
Public schools near Los Cerritos Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colina Middle Middle · Conejo Valley Unified | 06–08 | 832 | 1.9 mi |
| Redwood Middle Middle · Conejo Valley Unified | 06–08 | 589 | 2.5 mi |
| Mesa Verde Middle Middle · Moorpark Unified | 06–08 | 574 | 4.6 mi |
| Lindero Canyon Middle Middle · Las Virgenes Unified | 06–08 | 795 | 4.7 mi |
| Medea Creek Middle Middle · Oak Park Unified | 06–08 | 1,090 | 4.7 mi |
| Sinaloa Middle Middle · Simi Valley Unified | 06–08 | 843 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Los Cerritos Middle
What grades does Los Cerritos Middle serve?
Los Cerritos Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Conejo Valley Unified.
How many students attend Los Cerritos Middle?
Los Cerritos Middle reported 725 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 756 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Los Cerritos Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 725 students and 33.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Los Cerritos Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Los Cerritos Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Conejo Valley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Los Cerritos Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Los Cerritos Middle in?
Los Cerritos Middle is part of Conejo Valley Unified, based in Thousand Oaks, CA, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Los Cerritos Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colina Middle (1.9 mi), Redwood Middle (2.5 mi), Mesa Verde Middle (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.