Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy vs La Vina Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
La Vina Middle
Delano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy Delano, California | La Vina Middle Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,334 | #654 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13784 of 15,369 | #11211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| city | Delano | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Vina Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 19.9).
- •La Vina Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 90.4%).
- •La Vina Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.2).
- •Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is the larger school with 585 students compared with 521.
- •Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is a charter school while La Vina Middle 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 La Vina Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Vina Middle ranks higher (33.4 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 La Vina Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Delano and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy: 585. La Vina Middle: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy and La Vina Middle rank in California?
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy is 970th of 1,334 and La Vina Middle is 654th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).