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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic | 599 |
| Black | 16 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic599 (95.2 %)
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Black16 (2.5 %)
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White11 (1.7 %)
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Two or More2 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 214 |
| Grade 7 | 213 |
| Grade 8 | 202 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 293 | 46.6% |
| Male | 336 | 53.4% |
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