6–8 · Conejo Valley Unified · Thousand Oaks
Tutoring for Los Cerritos Middle School Students
Los Cerritos Middle School is a Conejo Valley Unified public middle school for grades 6–8 in Thousand Oaks, with about 738 students in 2025–26. Adriana, a California-credentialed teacher, tutors Los Cerritos students in math, writing and study skills, at home or online, and teaches every session herself. Tutoring is $80 an hour in your home or online, and the first consultation is free.
About Los Cerritos
Los Cerritos Middle School, home of the Leopards, teaches about 738 students in grades 6–8 on East Avenida de las Flores in Thousand Oaks (Ed-Data). In March 2026 it was named a California Distinguished School for exceptional student performance, one of 408 middle and high schools honored statewide and one of five in Ventura County (CVUSD news).
Music is the school's biggest activity: more than 450 students take part in choir, orchestra and band. Woodshop and Spanish are on the course list, the district's Outdoor School program is linked from the school's academics menu, and Los Cerritos is a Professional Development School partner of California Lutheran University (Los Cerritos).
After 8th grade, Los Cerritos students go on to Thousand Oaks High or Westlake High, depending on their address (street index). Families of incoming 6th graders can visit at Future Leopard Night on November 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm (Los Cerritos).
Los Cerritos Middle School at a glance
| Grades | 6–8 |
|---|---|
| District | Conejo Valley Unified |
| Address | 2100 E. Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 |
| Programs | Choir, orchestra and band (more than 450 students); woodshop; Spanish; Outdoor School |
| Recognition | 2026 California Distinguished School, Exceptional Student Performance (CVUSD news) |
| Bell times | An undated schedule on the school's bell schedule page shows 8:04 am (Period A) to 3:10 pm, with a minimum day every Wednesday ending at 1:55 pm; it may be from an earlier year |
| Feeds into | Thousand Oaks High School or Westlake High School, depending on the address |
| Fed by | Mostly Weathersfield, plus Ladera STARS, Lang Ranch and Glenwood addresses, in CVUSD's street index (updated 2012) |
| Enrollment | 738 students in 2025–26 (Ed-Data) |
| CAASPP 2025–26 | 72% scored Proficient or Advanced in English and 64% in math (CVUSD: 66% and 56%; California: 49% and 38%) |
| School website | loscerritos.conejousd.org |
Sources, opened October 13, 2026: Los Cerritos Middle School; Los Cerritos bell schedule page; Los Cerritos bell schedules (undated PDF); Ed-Data: Los Cerritos Middle; CVUSD news: Los Cerritos earns 2026 California Distinguished School honor; CVUSD street index: Los Cerritos Middle School (updated 2012); CVUSD schools; CVUSD 2026–27 school calendar; CVUSD 2026 Math 6CP to 7H Boost Exam and Camp letter; CVUSD 2026 Math 7CP to Algebra 1 CP Boost Exam and Camp letter; CVUSD Middle School Education; CAASPP results, Los Cerritos Middle School, 2025–26 (opened October 15, 2026); CAASPP results, Los Cerritos Middle School, 2024–25; CAST science results, Los Cerritos Middle School, 2025–26 (opened October 15, 2026).
Thousand Acorns Tutoring is not affiliated with Los Cerritos Middle School or Conejo Valley Unified School District.
Math placement for Los Cerritos students
After 6th-grade placement, a CVUSD student moves up a level only with 70% or better on a Boost Exam: Math 6CP to Math 7 Honors (6CP to 7H letter), or Math 7CP to Algebra 1 CP in 8th grade (7CP to Algebra 1 letter). In 2026 both exams were offered June 15 and July 31 at Colina, with free Boost Camps July 6–31; the 2027 dates aren't posted yet (Middle School Education). The guides to CVUSD placement and Boost Exams explain the courses. Thousand Acorns Tutoring does not offer placement exam prep.
Los Cerritos test scores
The table shows the share of students who scored Proficient or Advanced on the CAASPP tests, in all tested grades; 725 Los Cerritos students took the English test in 2025–26 (CAASPP results). District and state rows include grades 3–8 and 11.
| Results | English | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cerritos Middle School, 2025–26 | 71.86% | 64.12% | 57.68% |
| Los Cerritos Middle School, 2024–25 | 70.18% | 62.23% | 52.54% |
| Conejo Valley Unified, 2025–26 | 66.47% | 56.34% | 53.93% |
| California, 2025–26 | 49.26% | 38.35% | 35.99% |
Science is the California Science Test, taken in 5th and 8th grade. The score report guide explains the levels, and the test scores page compares every school here.
Key dates for Los Cerritos families, 2026–27
CVUSD's 2026–27 year runs from August 19, 2026 to June 11, 2027, with spring break March 29 – April 2 (CVUSD calendar). The CVUSD calendar guide lists every day off, minimum day and deadline.
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026: Future Leopard Night for incoming families, 6–8 pm (Los Cerritos).
Subjects that fit Los Cerritos students
A schedule with choir, orchestra or band on top of six classes leaves less room for homework, and study skills sessions work on planning around rehearsals and concerts. For math, Los Cerritos students follow CVUSD's courses from Math 6 College Prep through Algebra 1, which middle school math tutoring covers. Writing sessions help with the arguments and research papers that start in 6th grade.
Middle school math (6–8)Writing (K–8)Study skills
Prices for Los Cerritos families
Tutoring is $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a small group of 2 to 4, and the first consultation is free. All prices and terms.
Who tutors Los Cerritos students

Adriana Martinez
California Multiple Subject Teaching credential, listed on the state's public credential search
Taught TK–8 in public and private schools.
She teaches every session herself. About her teaching
Los Cerritos tutoring questions
Which high school do Los Cerritos students go to?
Thousand Oaks High or Westlake High, depending on the home address. CVUSD's Find My Assigned School map shows the assignment for a specific address.
When is Future Leopard Night?
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm, for families of incoming students.
Is Los Cerritos a California Distinguished School?
Yes. CVUSD announced in March 2026 that Los Cerritos earned the 2026 honor in the Exceptional Student Performance category.
Nearby schools
Lang Ranch ElementaryLadera STARS AcademyGlenwood ElementaryConejo AcademyColina Middle SchoolWeathersfield Elementary
Schools that feed Los Cerritos
Weathersfield ElementaryLadera STARS AcademyLang Ranch ElementaryGlenwood Elementary
The Thousand Oaks tutoring page lists every school page for the city.
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