Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School

2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Serving 531 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 7% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 17% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School's student population of 531 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
531 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
7%
40%
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(18-19)
17%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
78%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
11%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School?
531 students attend Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 15:1, 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 (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 7% (Top 1%)
  • : 17% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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