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Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Planada Elementary · Merced County · 161 South Plainsburg Road, Planada, CA 95365

(209) 382-0768 · www.planada.k12.ca.us

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6/10
#602
Rank 602 out of 1,315
Top 46%
English Language Arts6/10 · #582 · 56th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #654 · 50th percentile
Science6/10 · #580 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the small farming community of Planada in California's Central Valley, Cesar E. Chavez Middle School sits right around the middle of the pack statewide — a solid footing for a tight-knit rural district. The school has a strong sense of community identity that resonates with families rooted in the agricultural heart of Merced County, where neighbors tend to know each other and local pride runs deep. Families looking for a smaller-town upbringing with a school that holds its own academically, particularly in English and Science, will find Chavez a reasonable fit for their middle schoolers.

Student Demographics

293 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
287 (98%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners153 (52%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged261 (89%)
Students with Disabilities17 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

305
Enrollment
17.7
Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1321 · 4th percentile

2 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.