Cesar Chavez Community School

1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Bottom 50%
Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : ≤5%
  • : 6-9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cesar Chavez Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Cesar Chavez Community School's student population of 187 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Community School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
≤5%
21%
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(18-19)
6-9%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cesar Chavez Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
15%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
71%
62%
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Black
6%
2%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Cesar Chavez Community School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
66%
This chart display graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Community School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cesar Chavez Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Community School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Community School is 10%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Community School?
187 students attend Cesar Chavez Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cesar Chavez Community School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Community School?
Cesar Chavez Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Community School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar Chavez Community School part of?
Cesar Chavez Community School is part of Cesar Chavez Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5%
  • : 6-9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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