Serving 609 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 is higher 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#7147 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy's ranking?
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy is ranked #7147 out of 9,602 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
609 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 23:1, which is higher 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.
School Reviews
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