Serving 685 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cesar Chavez Junior High serves the eastern part of Ceres, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 10 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Junior High School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Junior High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7947 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Junior High School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Junior High School is ranked #7947 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar Chavez Junior High School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mae Hensley Junior High School, 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Junior High School?
685 students attend Cesar Chavez Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cesar Chavez Junior High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% 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 22:1, which is higher 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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