Serving 585 students in grades 6-8, Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy serves the northwest part of Delano, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest boundary being about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy's student population of 585 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6637 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy's ranking?
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy is ranked #6637 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy often compared to?
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitvale Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy?
585 students attend Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy?
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy offer ?
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy part of?
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy is part of Delano Union Elementary School District.
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