Cesar E. Chavez Middle
161 South Plainsburg Road, Planada, CA 95365
Summary
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 557/1,204 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 568/1,204 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 305 |
| Low-Income Students | 274 (89.8%) |
| English Learners | 91 (29.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.4 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period.
•Math +10.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.9% to 53.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.9% to 37.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 31.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 E. Chavez Middle rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranks No. 557 of 1,204 in reading and No. 568 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Cesar E. Chavez Middle compare with other schools in Merced County?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 7 6–8 schools in Merced County with 2026 results.
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