Serving 615 students in grades 6-8, Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2511 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue/red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is ranked #2511 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School?
615 students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Chavez Academy Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School part of?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is part of Cesar Chavez Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School located?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Central Southwest.
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