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1221 Anderson Road, Davis, CA 95616-1899
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
63.8% of students met California's math standard but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,012/4,657 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 845/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 510 |
| Low-Income Students | 116 (22.7%) |
| English Learners | 38 (7.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.4 points from last year and fell 6.9 points over the full period. Math fell 4.0 points from last year and fell 6.1 points over the full period.
•Math -6.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 55.7% to 71.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.3% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 47% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.5% to 69.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.5-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
29.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cesar Chavez Elementary compare within the district?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Davis Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cesar Chavez Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks No. 1,012 of 4,657 in reading and No. 845 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Cesar Chavez Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 8 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.8% meet the reading standard and 38.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cesar Chavez Elementary compare with other schools in Davis?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Davis with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DavisHow does Cesar Chavez Elementary compare with other schools in Yolo County?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Yolo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Yolo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez ElementaryThis school | 63.8% | 63.6% |
| Birch Lane Elementary | 45.9% | 54.0% |
| Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch | 51.4% | 59.1% |
