Cesar E. Chavez Middle

www.planada.k12.ca.us

286 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Middle School, located in Planada, California, is part of the Planada Elementary School District. Serving the local rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By integrating rigorous instructional practices with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its middle-grades students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Reflecting the legacy of its namesake, the school emphasizes values such as leadership, community service, and inclusivity. It serves as a central hub for the Planada area, working closely with families and stakeholders to address the unique needs of its diverse student population. Through its commitment to excellence and professional development, Cesar E. Chavez Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

286

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	276
Black	3
Asian	2

Hispanic
276 (96.5 %)
White
5 (1.7 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Planada Elementary
Phone:	(209)382-0768
Website:	http://www.planada.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 98