Serving 235 students in grades 6-9, Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
79%
19%
Black
19%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep is 50%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep?
235 students attend Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep offer ?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep part of?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Chavez Prep is part of Cesar Chavez Public Charter School For Public Policy School District.
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