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CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
WACO, Texas · WACO ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students786
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
CESAR CHAVEZ
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
786
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
94%+29.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in WACO, Texas. The school enrolls 786 students. It is part of the WACO ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWACO ISD
County48309
CityWACO
ZIP76706
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484428009345

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment786
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino71.6%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian22.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
71.6%
Black
0.1%
Asian
22.6%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)