Cesar E. Chavez Middle School

161 S. Plainsburg Rd.
Planada, CA 95365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades 6-8, Cesar E. Chavez Middle 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cesar E. Chavez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Middle School's student population of 286 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Cesar E. Chavez Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
96%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cesar E. Chavez Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cesar E. Chavez Middle School's ranking?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School is ranked #6692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Middle School?
286 students attend Cesar E. Chavez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar E. Chavez Middle School?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Middle School offer ?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez Middle School part of?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School is part of Planada Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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