Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cesar Chavez Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The CESAR CHAVEZ LEARNING CENTER serves the northwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 0.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Learning Center's student population of 541 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Learning Center is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6002 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 is Cesar Chavez Learning Center's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Learning Center is ranked #6002 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cesar Chavez Learning Center often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like East Grand Preparatory Academy, Uplift Atlas Prep High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Learning Center?
541 students attend Cesar Chavez Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cesar Chavez Learning Center students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Learning Center?
Cesar Chavez Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Learning Center offer ?
Cesar Chavez Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cesar Chavez Learning Center part of?
Cesar Chavez Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Learning Center located?
Cesar Chavez Learning Center is located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Old East Dallas.
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