Cienega Elementary
11936 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023-9697
Summary
Cienega Elementary is underperforming.
50.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 38.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.9% |
| Reading State Rank | N/A |
| Math State Rank | N/A |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 11:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 21 |
| Low-Income Students | 11 (52.4%) |
| English Learners | 2 (9.5%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
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.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
Grade-level score distribution unavailable.
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.
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.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
Grade-level score distribution unavailable.
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.
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.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cienega Elementary compare with other schools in Hollister?
Cienega Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Hollister with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HollisterHow does Cienega Elementary compare with other schools in San Benito County?
Cienega Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in San Benito County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Benito CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cienega ElementaryThis school | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| Calaveras Elementary | 31.4% | 31.4% |
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | 33.1% | 38.8% |
