Serving 82 students in grades 6-12, Cesar Chavez Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Academy's student population of 82 students has grown by 583% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Academy is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted25.6%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy?
82 students attend Cesar Chavez Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cesar Chavez Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Academy?
Cesar Chavez Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy offer ?
Cesar Chavez Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cesar Chavez Academy part of?
Cesar Chavez Academy is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Academy located?
Cesar Chavez Academy is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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