Los Cerros Middle

Summary:

Los Cerros Middle is a public middle school located in Danville, CA, serving around 500 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the highly-ranked San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and Los Cerros Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in California, placing in the top 10% of all middle schools in the state for several years.

Los Cerros Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2023-2024, 71.98% of Los Cerros Middle students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 77.22% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 59.65% of Los Cerros Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 71.92% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th and 7th grade ELA, where over 74% of students are proficient or better. Los Cerros Middle also performs exceptionally well for its female, Hispanic, and special education student populations, ranking in the top 10-20% of California middle schools for these subgroups.

When compared to other highly-ranked middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, such as Pine Valley Middle, Gale Ranch Middle, and Diablo Vista Middle, Los Cerros Middle's academic performance is on par or exceeds these schools. However, when compared to middle schools in the neighboring Mt. Diablo Unified School District, such as Diablo View Middle and Pine Hollow Middle, Los Cerros Middle significantly outperforms these schools across all academic metrics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 968 Blemer Rd.
       Danville, CA  94526-1502


(925) 855-6800

District: San Ramon Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,487 Help


Students who attend Los Cerros Middle usually attend:

High:    Monte Vista High

Feeder schools for Los Cerros Middle:

Elementary:    Green Valley Elementary
    Vista Grande Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
Asian:
15.9%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5% Help


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Compare Details Los Cerros Middle ranks better than 91.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Los Cerros Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Asian (15.9%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Los Cerros Middle is 21, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Los Cerros Middle is $6,487, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Los Cerros Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Cerros Middle 247th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Los Cerros Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Ramon Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Ramon Valley Unified 97th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Los Cerros Middle

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Rank History for all students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.92 89th 1769 95.0%
2005 84.52 209th 1777 88.2%
2006 89.88 127th 1804 93.0%
2007 90.35 115th 1999 94.2%
2008 92.33 69th 2005 96.6%
2009 90.25 104th 2063 95.0%
2010 94.87 19th 2179 99.1%
2011 89.37 102nd 2236 95.4%
2012 90.12 79th 2259 96.5%
2013 90.77 69th 2379 97.1%
2015 90.90 200th 2477 91.9%
2016 92.72 154th 2497 93.8%
2017 94.67 134th 2508 94.7%
2018 93.49 165th 2480 93.3%
2019 94.50 154th 2715 94.3%
2022 94.98 140th 2740 94.9%
2023 92.02 237th 2802 91.5%
2024 91.24 247th 2777 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.67 233rd 462 49.6%
2019 72.54 150th 554 72.9%
2022 79.56 113th 665 83.0%
2023 90.84 26th 678 96.2%
2024 79.33 125th 699 82.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.38 61st 1538 96.0%
2024 84.23 132nd 1550 91.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 257th 2230 88.5%
2019 80.89 289th 2369 87.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.90 125th 2262 94.5%
2019 93.66 137th 2380 94.2%
2022 95.89 99th 2509 96.1%
2023 89.41 255th 2547 90.0%
2024 93.38 171st 2546 93.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.30 41st 1369 97.0%
2019 99.32 15th 1491 99.0%
2022 87.82 111th 1531 92.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.74 184th 2273 91.9%
2019 94.23 150th 2407 93.8%
2022 92.17 194th 2527 92.3%
2023 92.30 193rd 2558 92.5%
2024 86.28 323rd 2547 87.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.64 229th 700 67.3%
2019 67.62 279th 745 62.6%
2022 74.14 188th 733 74.4%
2023 75.68 162nd 718 77.4%
2024 71.24 223rd 741 69.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.48 44th 2072 97.9%
2019 93.81 86th 2213 96.1%
2022 96.11 57th 2359 97.6%
2023 88.71 162nd 2391 93.2%
2024 83.61 244th 2383 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Los Cerros Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.86 217th 1496 85.5%
2019 84.14 182nd 1602 88.6%
2022 80.29 243rd 1555 84.4%
2023 68.70 446th 1552 71.3%
2024 70.14 424th 1535 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Los Cerros Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 709 13 41 5 25 n/a n/a 0 793
1989 739 7 53 18 4 n/a n/a 0 821
1990 751 5 72 18 4 n/a n/a 0 850
1991 765 8 92 18 3 n/a n/a 0 886
1992 796 10 110 17 1 n/a n/a 0 934
1993 860 10 135 25 5 n/a n/a 0 1035
1994 863 11 147 28 4 n/a n/a 0 1053
1995 854 19 161 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1074
1996 854 19 161 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1074
1997 871 15 161 33 8 n/a n/a 0 1088
1998 876 11 145 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1075
1999 890 13 130 31 5 n/a n/a 0 1069
2000 933 19 129 40 8 n/a n/a 0 1129
2001 773 12 92 31 4 n/a n/a 0 912
2002 623 10 67 15 5 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 623 10 67 15 5 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 606 12 99 19 8 n/a n/a 5 749
2005 606 9 116 31 3 n/a n/a 6 771
2006 568 11 90 33 2 n/a n/a 10 714
2007 531 4 37 22 2 n/a n/a 30 626
2008 526 5 31 20 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2009 535 1 40 28 2 0 36 0 642
2010 528 1 42 44 1 0 11 0 627
2011 519 5 48 40 1 0 25 0 638
2012 544 7 47 34 3 0 40 0 675
2013 534 2 42 46 2 0 62 0 688
2014 506 2 33 43 2 0 71 0 657
2015 478 2 41 66 0 0 65 0 652
2016 455 0 43 64 0 0 55 0 617
2017 467 0 45 60 0 1 61 0 634
2018 481 1 54 52 0 1 57 0 646
2019 470 3 55 51 0 0 66 0 645
2020 431 3 53 39 0 0 56 0 582
2021 385 3 52 45 0 0 49 0 534
2022 345 2 62 49 0 2 41 0 501
2023 330 3 68 51 0 1 47 0 500
2024 302 4 77 49 1 2 48 0 483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Los Cerros Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 793 30.9 25.6 n/a
1989 821 34.4 23.8 n/a
1990 850 35.5 23.9 n/a
1991 886 34.3 25.8 n/a
1992 934 34.9 26.7 1.5
1993 1035 38.5 26.9 1.4
1994 1053 39.2 26.9 1.4
1995 1074 41.4 25.9 0.8
1996 1074 41.4 25.9 0.8
1997 1088 41.4 26.3 1.5
1998 1075 42.6 25.2 1.2
1999 1069 43.0 24.9 1.3
2000 1129 46.2 24.4 1.6
2001 912 39.6 23.0 0.5
2002 720 28.7 25.1 0.7
2003 720 28.7 25.1 0.7
2004 749 29.9 25.1 2.2
2005 771 31.0 24.9 2.6
2006 714 27.2 26.3 2.7
2007 626 27.3 22.9 1
2008 586 29.9 19.6 1.4
2009 642 27.0 20.6 1.2
2010 627 25.1 24.9 2.2
2011 638 n/a n/a 2.5
2012 675 26.3 25.6 n/a
2013 688 27.8 24.7 1.6
2014 657 26.3 24.9 2.6
2015 652 25.0 26.0 3.2
2016 617 25.0 24.6 3.4
2017 634 27.1 23.3 1.9
2018 646 25.8 25.0 3.9
2019 645 27.8 23.1 4
2020 582 n/a n/a 4
2021 534 23.1 23.0 3.6
2022 501 21.4 23.3 3.4
2023 500 22.3 22.3 4.4
2024 483 22.9 21.0 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Los Cerros Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 793 30.9 25.6 n/a
1989 821 34.4 23.8 n/a
1990 850 35.5 23.9 n/a
1991 886 34.3 25.8 n/a
1992 934 34.9 26.7 1.5
1993 1035 38.5 26.9 1.4
1994 1053 39.2 26.9 1.4
1995 1074 41.4 25.9 0.8
1996 1074 41.4 25.9 0.8
1997 1088 41.4 26.3 1.5
1998 1075 42.6 25.2 1.2
1999 1069 43.0 24.9 1.3
2000 1129 46.2 24.4 1.6
2001 912 39.6 23.0 0.5
2002 720 28.7 25.1 0.7
2003 720 28.7 25.1 0.7
2004 749 29.9 25.1 2.2
2005 771 31.0 24.9 2.6
2006 714 27.2 26.3 2.7
2007 626 27.3 22.9 1
2008 586 29.9 19.6 1.4
2009 642 27.0 20.6 1.2
2010 627 25.1 24.9 2.2
2011 638 n/a n/a 2.5
2012 675 26.3 25.6 n/a
2013 688 27.8 24.7 1.6
2014 657 26.3 24.9 2.6
2015 652 25.0 26.0 3.2
2016 617 25.0 24.6 3.4
2017 634 27.1 23.3 1.9
2018 646 25.8 25.0 3.9
2019 645 27.8 23.1 4
2020 582 n/a n/a 4
2021 534 23.1 23.0 3.6
2022 501 21.4 23.3 3.4
2023 500 22.3 22.3 4.4
2024 483 22.9 21.0 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Los Cerros Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,486

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Los Cerros Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 237th of 2802 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Cerros Middle)77.866.5
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)80.876.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Los Cerros Middle)66.753.4
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)77.367.4
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Cerros Middle)8076.6
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)82.480
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Los Cerros Middle)69.864.3
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)76.370.8
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Cerros Middle)76.870.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)81.975.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Los Cerros Middle)72.958
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)7667.8
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Los Cerros Middle)60.756.9
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (San Ramon Valley Unified)66.162.1
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645500
 22.5%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian5568
 23.6%
Hispanic5151
Pacific Islander01
White470330
 29.8%
Two or More Races6647
 28.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4%4.4%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Cerros Middle

Students at Los Cerros Middle are 63% White, 16% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Yes. Los Cerros Middle ranks in the top 8.9% of California middle schools.

Students who attend Los Cerros Middle usually go on to attend Monte Vista High

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Los Cerros Middle.


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