Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy

www.duesd.org/schools/cecilavenuems/

Charter School 585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy, located in Delano, California, is part of the Delano Union School District and serves students in grades 6 through 8. As its name suggests, the school maintains a specialized academic focus on mathematics and science, aiming to prepare middle school students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By integrating STEM-based learning into its core curriculum, the academy strives to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technical proficiency in its student body.

Beyond its academic emphasis, the school functions as a community-centered institution committed to the holistic development of its students. The academy provides a structured environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and educational initiatives supported by the Delano Union School District. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy works to bridge the gap between middle school education and future career readiness in an increasingly technology-driven world.

585

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	526
Black	2
Asian	48
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
526 (89.9%)
Asian
48 (8.2%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
White
3 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)721-5030
Website:	http://www.duesd.org/schools/cecilavenuems/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	484
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 195

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 198