Serving 680 students in grades 6-8, Cesar Chavez Middle 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Middle School's student population of 680 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cesar Chavez Middle School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Middle School, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Middle School?
680 students attend Cesar Chavez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cesar Chavez Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Oceanside Unified School District.
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