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Carmenita Middle School

13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 627 students in grades 7-8, Carmenita Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carmenita Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Carmenita Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Carmenita Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmenita Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#782 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
64%
34%
77%
47%
60%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
56%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmenita Middle School's ranking?
Carmenita Middle School is ranked #782 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carmenita Middle School often compared to?
Carmenita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmenita Middle School?
627 students attend Carmenita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carmenita Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmenita Middle School?
Carmenita Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmenita Middle School offer ?
Carmenita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carmenita Middle School part of?
Carmenita Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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