Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Tel:
(650)329-6700
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves 185 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 185 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8504 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 12% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ravenswood City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cesar Chavez Elementary School is East Palo Alto Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Los Robles Magnet Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Green Oaks Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palo Alto Green Oaks Academy Grades: K-5 | 148 students
0.0 miles
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650)329-2800 0.0 K-5 148 - Palo Alto Los Robles Magnet Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 385 students
0.0 miles
2450 Ralmar Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650)329-6536 0.0 K-8 385 - Menlo Park Belle Haven Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 543 students
0.9 miles
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)329-2898 0.9 K-8 543 - Palo Alto East Palo Alto Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 311 students
1.1 miles
1050 Myrtle St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650)893-8900 1.1 9-12 311 - Atherton Laurel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 659 students
1.6 miles
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650)324-0186 1.6 K-5 659
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