- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delano, CA
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061089001208Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061089001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 061089001208 · Delano, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
585 enr · 21.7:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer (1,043 students)
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer
Pioneer
1,043 students
- Nueva Vista La
Nueva Vista Language Academy
684 students
- This school
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
585 students
- Almond Tree Mi
Almond Tree Middle
554 students
- Del Vista Math
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
526 students
- La Vina Middle
La Vina Middle
521 students
What this shows Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy compares
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,264
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delano Union Elementary reports $21,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nueva Vista Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Almond Tree Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Vista Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vina Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Delano
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy?
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy?
81.1% of students at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy?
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy rank among middle schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Delano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Union Elementary?
Besides Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy, Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students), Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students), and Almond Tree Middle (554 students). See the Delano Union Elementary district page for the complete list.