Cesar Chavez Academy School District

8126 West Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209-1524
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,199 students in Cesar Chavez Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Cesar Chavez Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
2,199 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Cesar Chavez Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#747 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Cesar Chavez Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cesar Chavez Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cesar Chavez Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Academy  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,044 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
9%
# Black Students
70 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
69 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
3%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
149
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,476 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$26 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Cesar Chavez Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Cesar Chavez Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$11,947
$18,261
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Cesar Chavez Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$10,476
$17,455
This chart display average spending per public school student in Cesar Chavez Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cesar Chavez Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-1083
Grades: 3-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Charter School
8126 West Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 843-9440
Grades: K-2
| 433 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,199 students.
What is the rank of Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District is ranked #749 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
93% of Cesar Chavez Academy School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Academy School District?
Cesar Chavez Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cesar Chavez Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,476 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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