Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Summary:

Cesar E. Chavez Middle is a public middle school located in Planada, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 286 students. The school is part of the Planada Elementary School District, which is ranked 902 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cesar E. Chavez Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, with a statewide ranking ranging from 782 out of 894 schools in 2020-2021 to 1,294 out of 2,777 schools in 2023-2024. The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally below the state average, with only 48.19% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 20.85% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school ranks in the top 25% of California middle schools for English Language Learner students, suggesting it may have effective strategies in place to support the needs of this specific population. Compared to nearby schools in the Atwater Elementary and Merced City Elementary districts, Cesar E. Chavez Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.

The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.6% in 2018-2019 to 17.9% in 2021-2022, before slightly decreasing to 15.7% in 2022-2023. This trend is not observed to the same extent in the nearby schools, indicating a potential area for improvement at Cesar E. Chavez Middle. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 99.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which likely presents significant challenges in terms of providing resources and support to meet the diverse needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 161 South Plainsburg Rd.
       Planada, CA  95365


(209) 382-0768

District: Planada Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1294th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,927 Help


Students who attend Cesar E. Chavez Middle usually attend:

High:    Le Grand High

Feeder schools for Cesar E. Chavez Middle:

Elementary:    Planada Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.9%
White:
1.1%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranks better than 53.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.9%), White (1.1%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Cesar E. Chavez Middle employs 16.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cesar E. Chavez Middle is $24,927.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cesar E. Chavez Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Cesar E. Chavez Middle 1294th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Cesar E. Chavez Middle in the ranking list.)

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Planada Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Planada Elementary 902nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cesar E. Chavez Middle

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Rank History for all students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.11 1630th 1769 7.9%
2005 13.08 1610th 1777 9.4%
2006 16.65 1566th 1804 13.2%
2007 26.76 1480th 1999 26.0%
2008 20.12 1675th 2005 16.5%
2009 32.90 1391st 2063 32.6%
2010 24.94 1716th 2179 21.2%
2011 26.36 1740th 2236 22.2%
2012 29.71 1649th 2259 27.0%
2013 28.24 1767th 2379 25.7%
2015 20.77 1993rd 2477 19.5%
2016 19.87 2033rd 2497 18.6%
2017 15.42 2205th 2508 12.1%
2018 13.95 2210th 2480 10.9%
2019 20.30 2170th 2715 20.1%
2021 17.36 782nd 894 12.5%
2022 28.99 1825th 2740 33.4%
2023 38.81 1502nd 2802 46.4%
2024 45.48 1294th 2777 53.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.97 1046th 1364 23.3%
2019 35.04 875th 1442 39.3%
2021 36.42 236th 363 35.0%
2022 51.87 431st 1540 72.0%
2023 56.60 328th 1529 78.5%
2024 71.75 143rd 1477 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.40 1922nd 2230 13.8%
2019 30.74 1660th 2369 29.9%
2021 26.74 576th 721 20.1%
2022 36.38 1462nd 2458 40.5%
2023 50.44 1016th 2549 60.1%
2024 56.94 828th 2575 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.27 2088th 2262 7.7%
2019 20.06 1944th 2380 18.3%
2021 16.97 658th 738 10.8%
2022 33.33 1547th 2509 38.3%
2023 37.97 1393rd 2547 45.3%
2024 43.08 1251st 2546 50.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.78 1983rd 2273 12.8%
2019 21.20 1935th 2407 19.6%
2021 19.67 650th 763 14.8%
2022 24.98 1849th 2527 26.8%
2023 39.26 1364th 2558 46.7%
2024 46.53 1171st 2547 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.07 1814th 2072 12.5%
2019 26.74 1651st 2213 25.4%
2022 38.32 1352nd 2359 42.7%
2023 49.52 1001st 2391 58.1%
2024 60.58 715th 2383 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cesar E. Chavez Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 7 4 1 302 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 7 4 1 302 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 9 4 0 319 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 1 2 0 288 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 3 2 2 291 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2007 3 0 5 264 0 n/a n/a 3 275
2008 3 n/a 2 273 n/a n/a n/a 0 278
2009 1 1 2 258 0 0 3 0 265
2010 2 0 2 248 0 0 17 0 269
2011 2 0 3 238 0 0 5 0 248
2012 3 0 1 235 0 0 1 0 240
2013 2 0 2 227 1 0 0 0 232
2014 5 0 3 239 1 0 0 0 248
2015 4 2 1 241 0 0 0 0 248
2016 5 2 0 240 0 0 0 0 247
2017 3 1 0 236 0 0 0 0 240
2018 4 0 1 249 1 0 0 0 255
2019 2 1 1 267 1 0 0 0 272
2020 4 2 1 261 1 0 0 0 269
2021 3 4 1 256 1 2 0 0 267
2022 5 3 3 257 0 0 0 0 268
2023 5 3 2 276 0 0 0 0 286
2024 3 0 2 279 1 0 0 0 285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cesar E. Chavez Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 314 14.9 21.1 74.5
2003 314 14.9 21.1 74.5
2004 332 15.0 22.1 80.4
2005 291 14.7 19.8 76.3
2006 298 15.0 19.9 0
2007 275 15.0 18.3 77.9
2008 278 15.0 18.5 70.1
2009 265 13.0 18.9 86.8
2010 269 13.0 20.6 77
2011 248 n/a n/a 77.4
2012 240 11.5 20.7 n/a
2013 232 12.0 19.3 88.8
2014 248 12.0 20.6 88.7
2015 248 14.0 17.7 88.3
2016 247 8.0 30.8 91.1
2017 240 12.2 19.5 90.4
2018 255 11.9 21.4 91.4
2019 272 12.7 21.3 83.5
2020 269 n/a n/a 94.4
2021 267 14.8 17.9 92.1
2022 268 14.8 18.0 91
2023 286 15.7 18.1 99.7
2024 285 16.7 17.0 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cesar E. Chavez Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 314 14.9 21.1 74.5
2003 314 14.9 21.1 74.5
2004 332 15.0 22.1 80.4
2005 291 14.7 19.8 76.3
2006 298 15.0 19.9 0
2007 275 15.0 18.3 77.9
2008 278 15.0 18.5 70.1
2009 265 13.0 18.9 86.8
2010 269 13.0 20.6 77
2011 248 n/a n/a 77.4
2012 240 11.5 20.7 n/a
2013 232 12.0 19.3 88.8
2014 248 12.0 20.6 88.7
2015 248 14.0 17.7 88.3
2016 247 8.0 30.8 91.1
2017 240 12.2 19.5 90.4
2018 255 11.9 21.4 91.4
2019 272 12.7 21.3 83.5
2020 269 n/a n/a 94.4
2021 267 14.8 17.9 92.1
2022 268 14.8 18.0 91
2023 286 15.7 18.1 99.7
2024 285 16.7 17.0 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cesar E. Chavez Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $24,927

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cesar E. Chavez Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2170th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1502nd of 2802 Middle schools
 26.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar E. Chavez Middle)2635.6
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Planada Elementary)2635.6
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cesar E. Chavez Middle)167.6
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Planada Elementary)167.6
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar E. Chavez Middle)33.342.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Planada Elementary)33.342.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cesar E. Chavez Middle)7.19.2
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Planada Elementary)7.19.2
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar E. Chavez Middle)39.762.2
 22.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Planada Elementary)39.762.2
 22.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cesar E. Chavez Middle)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Planada Elementary)23.120.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Cesar E. Chavez Middle)14.124.2
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Planada Elementary)14.124.2
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272286
 5.1%
African American13
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic267276
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White25
 150%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.5%99.7%
 16.2%


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Students who attend Cesar E. Chavez Middle usually go on to attend Le Grand High

Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranks 1294th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Cesar E. Chavez Middle.


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