- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Bernardino, CA
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cesar E. Chavez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063417011106
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar E. Chavez Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 9
- middle schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E. Chavez Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417011106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cesar E. Chavez Middle held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063417011106 · San Bernardino, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,107 enr · 23.1:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Cesar E. Chavez Middle held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar E. Chavez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
1,107 students
What this shows Cesar E. Chavez Middle reports 1,107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar E. Chavez Middle compares
Cesar E. Chavez Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,107
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 6.4%
African American 6.0%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Cesar E. Chavez Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar E. Chavez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar E. Chavez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Arrowview Middle
Standard public school
917 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley Middle
Standard public school
742 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Shandin Hills Middle
Standard public school
709 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle
Standard public school
679 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Del Vallejo Middle
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep Academy
Standard public school
640 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez Middle
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle has 1,107 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,085 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
73.3% of students at Cesar E. Chavez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cesar E. Chavez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 E. Chavez Middle rank among middle schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Cesar E. Chavez Middle, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.