Cesar Chavez Middle School serves 633 students in grades 6-8.
Cesar Chavez Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Middle School's student population of 633 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2661 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Middle School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Middle School is ranked #2661 out of 2,925 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Middle School?
633 students attend Cesar Chavez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cesar Chavez Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Middle School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cesar Chavez Middle School part of?
Cesar Chavez Middle School is part of Cesar Chavez Academy School District.
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