- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waco, TX
Cesar Chavez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484428009345
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Middle held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 484428009345 · Waco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 12.5:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Cesar Chavez Middle held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- This school
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Lake Air Monte 734
Lake Air Montessori School
734 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Middle reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Middle compares
Cesar Chavez Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 18.1%
White 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Cesar Chavez Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Air Montessori School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Middle
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Middle?
Cesar Chavez Middle has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Middle is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower 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?
89.9% of students at Cesar Chavez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Waco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Middle?
Cesar Chavez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez Middle rank among middle schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides Cesar Chavez Middle, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), University H S (1,752 students), and Tennyson Middle (963 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.