Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)

Cesar E Chavez Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
≤10%
51%
(18-19)
≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
97%
53%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
13%
White
(19-20)
3%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
2%
n/a
(18-19)
30-39%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar E Chavez Academy?
The graduation rate of Cesar E Chavez Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Academy?
59 students attend Cesar E Chavez Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cesar E Chavez Academy students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Cesar E Chavez Academy offer ?
Cesar E Chavez Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar E Chavez Academy part of?
Cesar E Chavez Academy is part of Por Vida Academy School District.

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