Cesar Chavez Middle School

About Cesar Chavez Middle School

Cesar Chavez Middle School is a public school located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. It serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is named after the civil rights leader and labor organizer, Cesar Chavez. The school is committed to providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their background. It offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also has a strong emphasis on community service and social justice. Cesar Chavez Middle School is a diverse and vibrant learning environment. It is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on developing the whole child, with an emphasis on developing leadership skills and promoting a sense of community. Cesar Chavez Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students, and to helping them reach their full potential.

Address:	3898 Abbott Rd. Lynwood, CA 90262
Phone:	(310) 886-7300
Site:	cms.lynwood.k12.ca.us
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	707 students

Overview Cesar Chavez Middle School

Cesar Chavez Middle School serves 707 students in grades 6-8.
Cesar Chavez Middle School placed 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Cesar Chavez Middle School

Cesar Chavez Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Middle School is 0.06, 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.