Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy vs Cesar E. Chavez High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
Delano · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
Cesar E. Chavez High
Delano · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
| Measure | Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy Delano, California | Cesar E. Chavez High Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,334 | #717 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13784 of 15,369 | #12339 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,318 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| city | Delano | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 19.9).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 90.4%).
- •Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.7).
- •Cesar E. Chavez High is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 585.
- •Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is a charter school while Cesar E. Chavez High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy better than Cesar E. Chavez High?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez High ranks higher (34.3 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy and Cesar E. Chavez High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Delano and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy: 585. Cesar E. Chavez High: 1,318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy and Cesar E. Chavez High rank in California?
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is 970th of 1,334 and Cesar E. Chavez High is 717th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).