Serving 640 students in grades 7-8, Cesar Chavez Junior High 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Junior High School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Junior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cesar Chavez Junior High School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaker-kinser Junior High School, Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Junior High School?
640 students attend Cesar Chavez Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cesar Chavez Junior High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Junior High School?
Cesar Chavez Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Junior High School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cesar Chavez Junior High School part of?
Cesar Chavez Junior High School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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