Cesar Chavez Middle School

Charter School 629 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Middle School, located on Goldsmith Street in Detroit, Michigan, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, the school reflects a commitment to social justice, community engagement, and academic development. It serves a diverse student population in the Southwest Detroit area, offering a middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering personal growth and civic responsibility.

The school is deeply embedded in its neighborhood, often acting as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the Detroit district, Cesar Chavez Middle School focuses on providing foundational instruction in core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. By emphasizing the values associated with its namesake—such as perseverance, community service, and advocacy—the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to excel academically while developing the character necessary to become active and informed citizens in their broader community.
629
Total Students
36.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic599
Black16
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    599 (95.2 %)
  • Black
    16 (2.5 %)
  • White
    11 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cesar Chavez Academy
Phone: (313)842-0006
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 540
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41
Grades Taught
Grade 6 214
Grade 7 213
Grade 8 202

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Chavez Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6214
Grade 7213
Grade 8202
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Chavez Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29346.6%
Male33653.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)