- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260013901033Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Cesar Chavez Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260013901033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Middle School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 260013901033 · Detroit, MI Middle · MID · CHARTER
615 enr · 17.1:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez High School (730 students)
Cesar Chavez Middle School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High School
730 students
- This school
Cesar Chavez Middle School
615 students
- Cesar Chavez A
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
484 students
- Cesar Chavez A
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
465 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Middle School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Middle School compares
Cesar Chavez Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
African American 3.1%
White 2.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Cesar Chavez Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Cesar Chavez Academy reports $12,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Detroit
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Middle School
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez Middle School?
88.9% of students at Cesar Chavez Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez Middle School rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Cesar Chavez Academy?
Besides Cesar Chavez Middle School, Cesar Chavez Academy also operates Cesar Chavez High School (730 students), Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate (484 students), and Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary (465 students). See the Cesar Chavez Academy district page for the complete list.