Cesar Chavez Community School District

1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 181 students in Cesar Chavez Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Cesar Chavez Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
181 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cesar Chavez Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 35% has increased from 30-39% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#137 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
24%
≤20%
34%
21-39%
33%
35%
76.5%
(2022-23)
100%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.56

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
7%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
75%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% White
5%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,884 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,497 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$6,038 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$5,713 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,884
$19,444
Spending / Student
$24,497
$18,398

Best Cesar Chavez Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cesar Chavez Community School District?
Cesar Chavez Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of Cesar Chavez Community School District?
Cesar Chavez Community School District is ranked #107 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cesar Chavez Community School District?
75% of Cesar Chavez Community School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Community School District?
Cesar Chavez Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Cesar Chavez Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,497 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 35% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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