Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cienega Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cienega Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cienega Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Cienega Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cienega Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cienega Elementary School's ranking?
Cienega Elementary School is ranked #6910 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cienega Elementary School often compared to?
Cienega Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho Santana, Willow Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cienega Elementary School?
19 students attend Cienega Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cienega Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cienega Elementary School?
Cienega Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cienega Elementary School offer ?
Cienega Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cienega Elementary School part of?
Cienega Elementary School is part of Cienega Union Elementary School District.
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