Los Cerros Middle School

What Los Cerros Middle School does

Los Cerros Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Danville, California, operated by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD). Designated as a California Distinguished School, it enrolls students through the district's standard registration process and serves families in the East Bay / San Ramon Valley area. The school's signature offering is the Pathways for Personalized Learning (PPL) model, launched in 2016, which integrates CTE Pathway and STEAM elective courses (robotics, computer science, advanced technology, digital media, art) with hands-on technology including a flight simulator, laser cutter, 3D printers, Arduino and Linkbot robotics, Raspberry Pis, and CNC milling. Core curriculum covers integrated English/History, sequential mathematics, grade-level science, Spanish, and physical education, supplemented by an annual Career Fair featuring 70+ careers and academic intervention and counseling services.

The school is funded primarily through public education allocations (district, state, and property taxes) with no tuition, and operates multiple community-supported fundraising channels. Los Cerros Academic & Technology Boosters, an affiliate of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, raised over $124,000 in 2023-24 to fund 8 class sections and an average 15% class size reduction. PTA membership ($15-$30 per family) supports programs such as Basket Brigade, Run for Education, and Reflections. Optional fee-based programs include the Town of Danville Teen Center ($200 per session) and various suggested donation funds (Core $80, Elective $50, Technology $125, Library $75, Music $25). The school has received over $205,000 in Donors Choose grants, making it the district leader, and operates a 32-year-old Basket Brigade community food drive that fed over 1,300 people in 2025.

The organization is led by Principal Andy Briggs and Assistant Principal Stephanie Davenport, with operations supported by a robust parent volunteer structure managed through Be A Mentor verification. Technology infrastructure integrates ClassLink SSO, Infinite Campus SIS, ParentSquare communications, Peachjar eflyers, TRAFFIX transportation, and Future Fund for donations and registration. Distribution is entirely on-campus at 968 Blemer Road, Danville, with a direct feeder alignment to Monte Vista High School. Revenue is not separately disclosed as the entity is a government state entity within SRVUSD.

Name

Los Cerros Middle School

Legal name

Los Cerros Middle School

Website

https://lcms.srvusd.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Los Cerros Middle School is a California Distinguished public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Danville, CA, within SRVUSD. Its signature Pathways for Personalized Learning model integrates CTE and STEAM electives with hands-on technology, supported by parent Boosters and PTA fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education (Middle School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public middle school
• STEAM education
• CTE pathway programs
• Character education
• College career readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Danville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through San Ramon Valley Unified School District allocations, state education funding, and local property taxes. Operates as a public middle school with no tuition.
2. Boosters Donations: Los Cerros Academic & Technology Boosters raise funds to provide extra class sections for class size reduction. Suggested donation $575 per student or $1000 per family, with 'Super Booster' level at $800 per student or $1200 per family. In 2023-24, families raised over $124,000 providing 8 class sections.
3. PTA Membership and Programs: PTA membership dues $15-$30 per family. PTA funds support Basket Brigade, Run for Education, Reflections Art Program, 8th Grade Promotion, and various school programs.
4. Teen Center Fees: Town of Danville Teen Center membership at $200 per session for middle school students, providing after-school programming Monday-Friday until 5:30pm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Los Cerros Middle School is a California Distinguished public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Danville, California, as part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Its core offering is comprehensive middle school education anchored by the proprietary Pathways for Personalized Learning (PPL) model, which integrates CTE Pathway and STEAM elective courses (robotics, computer science, advanced technology, art, digital media) with traditional core academics (English/History, Math, Science, Spanish, PE). The school also delivers counseling, academic intervention, digital citizenship certification, after-school sports, and community enrichment programs.

Product overview

Los Cerros Middle School operates as a California Distinguished School within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, offering a comprehensive educational program for grades 6-8. The school's signature Pathways for Personalized Learning (PPL) model integrates CTE Pathway and STEAM elective courses including robotics, computer science, digital media design, and advanced technology. Core academics are delivered through integrated English/History blocks, sequential math (Course 1-3 plus Accelerated Algebra), grade-level science, Spanish world language, and comprehensive PE. The elective portfolio spans visual arts (2D, 3D, Advanced), music (band, jazz, orchestra, guitar), industrial technology, leadership, and publications. Student support services include counseling, academic intervention, library media center, Digital Citizenship certification, and after-school sports. The school partners with ParentSquare for communications, Infinite Campus for student records, ClassLink for single sign-on, Future Fund for donations/registration, and the Town of Danville Teen Center for extended care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pathways for Personalized Learning (PPL): Signature school model featuring CTE Pathway and STEAM elective courses including robotics, computer science, advanced technology, and art programs
• Basket Brigade
• Panther Pride

Products and services

• Pathways for Personalized Learning (PPL) Signature school academic model for grades 6-8 featuring CTE Pathway and STEAM elective courses including robotics, computer science, digital media design, and advanced technology, providing hands-on project-based learning with real-world career connections.
• 6th Grade Wheel Yearlong exploratory course introducing 6th graders to elective options including robotics, technology, and art through rotating modules designed to develop practical hands-on skills.
• Core Curriculum (English / History) Integrated English Language Arts and History-Social Science curriculum taught in multi-period blocks for grades 6-8, aligned to California standards.
• Math Courses Sequential mathematics program including Course 1, 2, 3 (aligned to grade-level standards) and Accelerated Algebra 1 for advanced students preparing for Geometry.
• Science Courses Grade-level science curriculum covering Earth Science (6th), Life Science (7th), and Physical Science (8th) with emphasis on scientific inquiry and laboratory skills.
• World Language (Spanish) Two-year middle school Spanish program (1A and 1B) equivalent to first year high school world language, focusing on communicative skills and cultural understanding.
• Physical Education Comprehensive PE program promoting lifelong physical activity through movement skills, motor development, fitness activities, and team sports across grades 6-8.
• Art Programs Visual arts electives including 2D Painting & Drawing, 3D Sculpture, Advanced Art (yearlong), and Media & Graphic Design for grades 7-8.
• Music Programs Instrumental and vocal music offerings including 6th Grade Band (Cadet Band), Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Guitar, Music Appreciation, and Orchestra for grades 6-8.
• Industrial Technology Technology electives including Advanced Tech I, Computer Science, Robotics, and Forensic Science featuring hands-on projects with robotics, digital photography, and engineering.
• Leadership & Publications Elective courses for grades 7-8 focusing on student leadership, school spirit, community service, and yearbook production (by application only).
• Digital Citizenship Program Common Sense Certified School program providing digital citizenship education, internet safety resources, and family media agreements for students and parents.
• Academic Intervention Services Academic support services including peer tutoring, library resources, student support periods, MVHS tutor connections, weekly progress reports, and study skills workshops.
• Counseling Services Comprehensive school counseling including academic guidance, career and college planning, personal/social support, mental health resources, and classroom guidance lessons.
• CAASPP Testing Preparation Test preparation resources and practice tests for California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) statewide assessments.
• After School Sports Interscholastic athletic program offering after-school sports activities supported by parent volunteers and donations.
• Teen Center (After-School Enrichment) After-school enrichment program operated by the Town of Danville providing games, art activities, food, and supervised recreation until 5:30pm on school days, $200 per session.
• PTA & Parent Programs Parent Teacher Association supporting school programs including Basket Brigade food drive, Run for Education, Reflections arts program, and family engagement events; membership dues $15-$30 per family.
• Boosters (Academic & Technology Fundraising) Nonprofit fundraising organization providing class size reduction funding, technology purchases, and academic program support through suggested family donations ($525/student or $950/family, with Super Booster at $800/student or $1,200/family).
• Library Media Center School library providing books, periodicals, digital resources, eBooks via Sora/Overdrive, research databases, and librarian support for student learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Suspension rate decreased from 4.6% to 1.8% since 2016
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Town of Danville Recreation Arts and Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Town of Danville to operate Teen Center after-school program at LCMS. Town provides staff-led programming including games, art activities, food crafts, and daily snack. Teen Center located behind school gym and open every day school is in session. Program Supervisor Lindsay Rowan coordinates with school administration.
• San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLos Cerros Academic & Technology Boosters is an affiliate of SRVEF. Ed Fund manages donations and corporate matching programs. Tax ID #68-0473831 for donations. SRVEF facilitates matching gift programs with local employers.
• The Produce Exchange (Livermore)minorOthersLocal produce wholesaler donates fresh produce for Basket Brigade food baskets. Potatoes and carrots provided in bags; school organizes produce bagging with student and parent volunteers.
• Sun Terrace STEM Magnet Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister School partnership with Sun Terrace in Concord. Part of PTA programming to foster community connections between schools.
• Monte Vista High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCMS feeds into Monte Vista High School. Coordination for 8th grade course registration for high school, including online course selection through Infinite Campus portal and transition support.
• Be A Mentor, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSRVUSD partnered with Be A Mentor for volunteer application processing and background screening for new volunteers. Handles applications for volunteer management system including Level 1 (Classroom Aides), Level 2 (Field Trip Drivers), and Level 3 (Overnight Chaperones) clearance.
• Donors ChooseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrowdfunding platform for classroom projects. LCMS is district leader with over $205,000 received. Teachers submit project proposals; donors choose specific projects to fund. Provides technology and educational materials beyond district budget.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile charity program. Shoppers select Los Cerros Academic & Technology Boosters as charity of choice, and Amazon donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to school.
• eScripminorGTM or Marketing PartnereScrip fundraising program. Families register and choose LCMS as organization to support. School earns donations from participating merchants when families use registered cards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Windemere Ranch Middle School: Public middle school in SRVUSD serving grades 6-8. Direct peer competing for the same district enrollment under identical governance and funding structures.
• Charlotte Wood Middle School: Public middle school in the same San Ramon Valley Unified School District serving grades 6-8. Direct competitor for district enrollment and shares the same funding, superintendent, and board policies as Los Cerros.
• Stone Valley Middle School: Public middle school in SRVUSD serving grades 6-8. Same district, same funding model, same grade band — a direct peer for enrollment and program comparison.
• Gale Ranch Middle School: SRVUSD public middle school serving grades 6-8. Operates with the same district oversight, funding streams, and curricular standards as Los Cerros, making it a direct enrollment competitor.
• Pine Valley Middle School: Public middle school in SRVUSD serving grades 6-8. Direct comparator with the same district funding, teacher contracts, and curricular standards as Los Cerros.
• Diablo Vista Middle School: Public middle school within SRVUSD serving grades 6-8. Direct peer competing for the same district enrollment pool and operating under identical district funding and curriculum frameworks.
• Iron Horse Middle School: Public middle school in SRVUSD serving grades 6-8. Direct peer with identical district governance, funding model, and accountability requirements as Los Cerros.

Broad incumbents

• Monte Vista High School: SRVUSD high school that Los Cerros students feed into. Operates broader curricular scope and larger scale within the same district, providing continuity and transition logic for LCMS graduates.

Emerging players

• Sun Terrace STEM Magnet Elementary School: Sister school partner in Concord under PTA programming. STEM-focused magnet offering a pathway overlap with Los Cerros's STEAM electives and feeder relationship through the Sister School program.

Others

• California Department of Education (Distinguished Schools Program): The awarding body for the California Distinguished School designation that Los Cerros holds. Functions as the regulatory and recognition ecosystem governing the credential underpinning LCMS's brand positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LCMS_Panthers
• Facebookfacebook.com/loscerrosmiddleschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/lcms_panthers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-cerros-middle-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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