Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Community School's student population of 183 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Community School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
11%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤10%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Community School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Community School is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Community School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Community School is 10%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Community School?
183 students attend Cesar Chavez Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cesar Chavez Community School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Community School?
Cesar Chavez Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Community School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Community School part of?
Cesar Chavez Community School is part of Cesar Chavez Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Community School located?
Cesar Chavez Community School is located in the South San Pedro neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 3 other public schools located in South San Pedro.
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