Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cesar E Chavez Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar E Chavez Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cesar E Chavez Community School's student population of 418 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cesar E Chavez Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E Chavez Community School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar E Chavez Community School's ranking?
Cesar E Chavez Community School is ranked #1921 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cesar E Chavez Community School often compared to?
Cesar E Chavez Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irene Lopez School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Community School?
418 students attend Cesar E Chavez Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cesar E Chavez Community School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar E Chavez Community School?
Cesar E Chavez Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar E Chavez Community School offer ?
Cesar E Chavez Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cesar E Chavez Community School part of?
Cesar E Chavez Community School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar E Chavez Community School located?
Cesar E Chavez Community School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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