Summary:
Planada Elementary district contains one middle school, Cesar E. Chavez Middle, serving grades 6-8 with 305 students in a high-need area where nearly 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school shows a clear strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.1%, which is dramatically better than the state average and suggests a strong, engaged school community. Academically, the picture is mixed: while English Language Arts performance, especially in 7th grade, is close to or exceeds state averages, mathematics scores are a significant area for improvement, lagging behind the state across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, currently placing it in the middle of all California schools.
With per-student spending above $25,000, resources are available, and the low absenteeism provides a solid foundation for learning. For parents, the key takeaway is that Cesar E. Chavez Middle excels at keeping students in class and has success in literacy, but families may want to inquire about the specific math supports and programs in place to help students reach state standards. Its performance trends closely with the wider Planada Elementary district averages.
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