Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cesar E Chavez Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cesar E Chavez Community School serves the northern part of its school district in Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar E Chavez Community School's student population of 408 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cesar E Chavez Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E Chavez Community School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1867 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
92%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
92%
39%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar E Chavez Community School's ranking?
Cesar E Chavez Community School is ranked #1867 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cesar E Chavez Community School often compared to?
Cesar E Chavez Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irene Lopez School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Community School?
408 students attend Cesar E Chavez Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cesar E Chavez Community School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar E Chavez Community School?
Cesar E Chavez Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar E Chavez Community School offer ?
Cesar E Chavez Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar E Chavez Community School part of?
Cesar E Chavez Community School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).
In what neighborhood is Cesar E Chavez Community School located?
Cesar E Chavez Community School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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