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Carmenita Middle

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 13435 East 166th Street, Cerritos, CA 90703-2301

(562) 229-7775 · www.carmenitams.us

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10/10
#88
Rank 88 out of 1,315
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #56 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #115 · 91st percentile
Science10/10 · #124 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Carmenita Middle sits in Cerritos, one of the most education-focused communities in the greater LA area — a city known for its high homeownership rates, well-kept neighborhoods, and families who moved there specifically for the schools. Academically, Carmenita consistently punches near the top of the state, with particular strength in English, making it a strong fit for families who want a rigorous middle school experience without the chaos of a larger urban campus. If you're raising kids in this corner of southeast LA County, you're likely surrounded by neighbors who take school seriously, and Carmenita reflects that culture pretty directly.

Student Demographics

621 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
262 (42%)
Hispanic
173 (28%)
Filipino
91 (15%)
White
36 (6%)
African American
33 (5%)
Multiple Races
20 (3%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged251 (40%)
Students with Disabilities61 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

639
Enrollment
25.5
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #429 · 69th percentile

168 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found