Enrollment
585
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Delano, California, enrolling 585 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,044 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #834.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 585 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Delano's middle schools, it stands alongside Almond Tree Middle (554 students): Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 17.9:1).
Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students) and Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students) alongside Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy compares
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Union Elementary, which includes Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy.
$19,208
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.0%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~585 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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