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Cienega Union Elementary

San Benito County school performance

Summary

Cienega Union Elementary is underperforming.

Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among California school districts.

50.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.Trending up

Math is weaker: 38.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.

Proficiency Stats
Current Reading Proficiency50.0%
Current Math Proficiency38.9%
District Reading Rank371 / 977 (62nd percentile)
District Math Rank351 / 977 (64th percentile)
Other Stats
Student / Teacher Ratio11:1
Spend per Student$23,920
Schools in District1
Student Enrollment21
Low-Income Students11 (52.4%)
English Learners2 (9.5%)

Test score trends

2024 - 2026

Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 11.5 points over the full period. Math rose 15.4 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.

Reading +11.5 percentage pointsTrend up•Math +0.4 percentage pointsTrend up
Changes shown: Reading 2024–2026; Math 2024–2026.

Board Members

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Reading Proficiency Scores

Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.

Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income

Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.

No reported results for 2022.

Low-Income
Non-Low-Income
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Non-Low-Income N/A

English Learners vs English Native

Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.

No reported results for 2024.

English Learners
English Native
English Learners N/A•
English Native 0.0 percentage points

Math Proficiency Scores

Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.

Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income

Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.

No reported results for 2022.

Low-Income
Non-Low-Income
Low-Income N/A•
Non-Low-Income N/A

English Learners vs English Native

Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.

No reported results for 2024.

English Learners
English Native
English Learners N/A•
English Native +15.2 percentage pointsTrend up

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Schools

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How does Cienega Union Elementary rank in California?

Cienega Union Elementary ranks No. 371 of 977 in reading and No. 351 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.

Which districts should I compare with Cienega Union Elementary?

Elementary districts in San Benito County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.

2026 proficiency
DistrictMathReading
Cienega Union ElementaryThis district38.9%50.0%
Willow Grove Union Elementary41.2%47.1%
Bitterwater-Tully Elementary6.7%60.0%
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