Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Summary:

Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is a public charter middle school located in Delano, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 604 students. The school is part of the Delano Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 713 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being a specialized math and science academy, Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 40.03% and 21.64%, respectively, compared to the district's 47.2% and 33.27%, and the state's 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance in CAST Science assessments is also significantly lower than the district and state, with only 12.88% proficiency in 8th grade compared to 21.52% for the district and 28.95% for the state. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.3% in 2018-2019 to 14.8% in 2022-2023, which may be a contributing factor to its academic underperformance.

When compared to nearby middle schools within the Delano Union Elementary School District, Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, La Vina Middle School, which is 0.74 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA (64.71%), Math (38.28%), and Science (36.78%) compared to Cecil Avenue. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the increase in chronic absenteeism at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy may be contributing factors to the school's academic underperformance, and addressing these issues could be crucial in improving the school's educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 1430 Cecil Ave.
       Delano, CA  93215-1444


(661) 721-5030

District: Delano Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1634th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,629 Help


Students who attend Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy usually attend:

High:    Cesar E. Chavez High

Feeder schools for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy:

Elementary:    Del Vista Math and Science Academy
    Princeton Street Elementary
    Terrace Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.6%
Asian:
6.8%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Compare Details Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy ranks worse than 58.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.79. (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.
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Compare Details Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy has the largest middle school student body size in the Delano Union Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.6%), Asian (6.8%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Delano Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is 22, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is $11,629, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Delano Union Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy 1634th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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Delano Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Delano Union Elementary 713th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.70 1451st 1769 18.0%
2005 19.83 1453rd 1777 18.2%
2006 19.59 1497th 1804 17.0%
2007 27.41 1466th 1999 26.7%
2008 34.89 1298th 2005 35.3%
2009 28.27 1517th 2063 26.5%
2010 26.21 1689th 2179 22.5%
2011 34.22 1527th 2236 31.7%
2012 30.63 1616th 2259 28.5%
2013 28.43 1763rd 2379 25.9%
2015 24.99 1825th 2477 26.3%
2016 26.77 1768th 2497 29.2%
2017 27.13 1756th 2508 30.0%
2018 23.01 1884th 2480 24.0%
2019 30.46 1774th 2715 34.7%
2022 24.77 2004th 2740 26.9%
2023 34.04 1664th 2802 40.6%
2024 34.79 1634th 2777 41.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.16 1095th 1364 19.7%
2019 30.18 1111th 1442 23.0%
2022 39.63 777th 1540 49.5%
2023 44.81 584th 1529 61.8%
2024 38.43 790th 1477 46.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.05 885th 1538 42.5%
2024 32.60 1009th 1550 34.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.63 1603rd 2230 28.1%
2019 43.35 1235th 2369 47.9%
2022 32.05 1617th 2458 34.2%
2023 47.44 1109th 2549 56.5%
2024 43.86 1235th 2575 52.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.51 50th 94 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.51 1825th 2262 19.3%
2019 30.64 1604th 2380 32.6%
2022 28.67 1700th 2509 32.2%
2023 37.71 1403rd 2547 44.9%
2024 38.93 1365th 2546 46.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.30 941st 1369 31.3%
2019 21.54 1348th 1491 9.6%
2022 29.29 1085th 1531 29.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.42 1673rd 2273 26.4%
2019 30.33 1594th 2407 33.8%
2022 21.86 1977th 2527 21.8%
2023 30.77 1636th 2558 36.0%
2024 30.24 1666th 2547 34.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.65 1537th 2072 25.8%
2019 38.08 1308th 2213 40.9%
2022 30.24 1615th 2359 31.5%
2023 44.05 1150th 2391 51.9%
2024 42.36 1220th 2383 48.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 55 22 141 514 3 n/a n/a 0 735
1989 49 29 157 548 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1990 61 28 149 506 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1991 55 27 134 592 1 n/a n/a 0 809
1992 51 29 144 638 2 n/a n/a 0 864
1993 61 28 181 672 2 n/a n/a 0 944
1994 57 24 199 745 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
1995 42 20 195 863 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1996 42 20 195 863 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1997 48 16 213 911 1 n/a n/a 0 1189
1998 50 17 208 908 1 n/a n/a 0 1184
1999 58 17 233 780 1 n/a n/a 0 1089
2000 48 14 235 829 1 n/a n/a 0 1127
2001 44 10 206 848 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2002 44 14 223 832 2 n/a n/a 2 1117
2003 44 14 223 832 2 n/a n/a 2 1117
2004 36 8 261 883 0 n/a n/a 16 1204
2005 29 9 146 804 2 n/a n/a 15 1005
2006 19 11 95 807 2 n/a n/a 20 954
2007 18 10 104 779 1 n/a n/a 17 929
2008 18 4 69 767 n/a n/a n/a 0 858
2009 13 4 77 767 0 0 22 0 883
2010 8 2 78 739 0 0 6 0 833
2011 9 3 88 621 0 0 3 0 724
2012 12 2 74 582 1 0 7 0 678
2013 13 3 61 662 0 0 10 0 749
2014 6 3 56 697 1 1 5 0 769
2015 7 3 79 676 1 0 3 0 769
2016 11 3 78 592 1 0 4 0 689
2017 16 1 69 625 0 0 5 0 716
2018 13 3 51 604 0 0 1 0 672
2019 8 3 40 571 2 0 0 0 624
2020 10 4 57 535 4 0 0 0 610
2021 7 2 51 553 3 0 2 0 618
2022 2 2 51 505 1 1 4 0 566
2023 5 3 41 547 1 1 6 0 604

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 31.5 23.3 n/a
1989 783 34.0 23.0 n/a
1990 744 35.0 21.2 n/a
1991 809 36.0 22.4 n/a
1992 864 36.6 23.6 72.3
1993 944 40.0 23.6 59.2
1994 1026 41.0 25.0 82.9
1995 1120 43.0 26.0 81.6
1996 1120 43.0 26.0 81.6
1997 1189 55.0 21.6 0
1998 1184 46.0 25.7 86
1999 1089 38.0 28.7 94.9
2000 1127 42.0 26.8 90
2001 1108 40.0 27.7 98.8
2002 1117 43.0 26.0 99.9
2003 1117 43.0 26.0 99.9
2004 1204 46.0 26.2 101.1
2005 1005 39.0 25.8 100.3
2006 954 40.1 23.8 101.8
2007 929 41.0 22.7 83.1
2008 858 44.5 19.3 82.9
2009 883 38.1 21.3 79.5
2010 833 35.0 23.8 88.2
2011 724 n/a n/a 87.8
2012 678 33.0 20.5 n/a
2013 749 33.0 22.6 91.1
2014 769 30.8 24.9 94.9
2015 769 31.0 24.8 95.7
2016 689 32.0 21.5 86.8
2017 716 30.0 23.8 89.4
2018 672 29.5 22.7 91.4
2019 624 27.8 22.3 77.7
2020 610 n/a n/a 72.1
2021 618 26.8 23.0 71
2022 566 28.8 19.6 69.8
2023 604 27.4 22.0 87.6

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 Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 31.5 23.3 n/a
1989 783 34.0 23.0 n/a
1990 744 35.0 21.2 n/a
1991 809 36.0 22.4 n/a
1992 864 36.6 23.6 72.3
1993 944 40.0 23.6 59.2
1994 1026 41.0 25.0 82.9
1995 1120 43.0 26.0 81.6
1996 1120 43.0 26.0 81.6
1997 1189 55.0 21.6 0
1998 1184 46.0 25.7 86
1999 1089 38.0 28.7 94.9
2000 1127 42.0 26.8 90
2001 1108 40.0 27.7 98.8
2002 1117 43.0 26.0 99.9
2003 1117 43.0 26.0 99.9
2004 1204 46.0 26.2 101.1
2005 1005 39.0 25.8 100.3
2006 954 40.1 23.8 101.8
2007 929 41.0 22.7 83.1
2008 858 44.5 19.3 82.9
2009 883 38.1 21.3 79.5
2010 833 35.0 23.8 88.2
2011 724 n/a n/a 87.8
2012 678 33.0 20.5 n/a
2013 749 33.0 22.6 91.1
2014 769 30.8 24.9 94.9
2015 769 31.0 24.8 95.7
2016 689 32.0 21.5 86.8
2017 716 30.0 23.8 89.4
2018 672 29.5 22.7 91.4
2019 624 27.8 22.3 77.7
2020 610 n/a n/a 72.1
2021 618 26.8 23.0 71
2022 566 28.8 19.6 69.8
2023 604 27.4 22.0 87.6

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 Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,629

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1774th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1664th of 2802 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy)35.630.6
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)39.344.3
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy)23.613.8
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)26.827.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy)36.439.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)41.251.2
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy)20.516.5
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)25.728
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy)39.640.5
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Delano Union Elementary)45.449.6
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy)24.726.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delano Union Elementary)30.830.1
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy)23.318.3
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Delano Union Elementary)25.624.1
 1.5%
   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 Students624604
 3.2%
African American33
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4041
 2.5%
Hispanic571547
 4.2%
Pacific Islander01
White85
 37.5%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.7%87.6%
 9.9%


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Students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy are 91% Hispanic, 7% Asian.

Students who attend Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy usually go on to attend Cesar E. Chavez High

Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy ranks 1634th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy.


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