Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School

2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Serving 482 students in grades 6-8, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9508 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
4%
33%
13%
47%
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
11%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School is ranked #9508 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Middle School, Hillcrest At Youth Services Center, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School?
482 students attend Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School part of?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School is part of Ravenswood City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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