Excellent
#673 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Elementary School · Delano Union Elementary · Delano, CA
A Delano Union Elementary charter elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1405 12th Ave., Delano, CA 93215
- Math 37% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Del Vista Math and Science Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Del Vista Math and Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,491/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,329
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Princeton Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Delano Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $21,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Del Vista Math and Science Academy is listed in Delano Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Del Vista Math and Science Academy is a public elementary school in Delano, CA, part of Delano Union Elementary, serving approximately 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Del Vista Math and Science Academy
What grades does Del Vista Math and Science Academy serve?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Vista Math and Science Academy is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Vista Math and Science Academy rank in CA?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy ranks #673 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Del Vista Math and Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Vista Math and Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Vista Math and Science Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Del Vista Math and Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, Del Vista Math and Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Del Vista Math and Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Del Vista Math and Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Vista Math and Science Academy?
91.2% of students at Del Vista Math and Science Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (661) 721-5040
- Area population (ZIP 93215)
- 53,627
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93215; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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