CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL

CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WACO ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 847 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE School, located at 700 S. 15th St. in Waco, Texas, is a core campus within the Waco Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to meet the diverse needs of middle-school-aged learners. The school’s identity is inspired by the legacy of labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, emphasizing values such as community service, leadership, and social responsibility alongside standard educational curricula.

The campus focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources from the Waco Independent School District, the school works to foster student engagement through various programs, technology integration, and athletics. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official web portal that serves as a centralized hub for communication between faculty, students, and parents.

For more information, contact CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE at (254) 750-3736 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 S 15TH ST
WACO, TX 76706
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CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 847 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WACO ISD
Total Students:
847
Teachers:
62.48
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 847 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.3%
Black or African American
19.6%
White
4.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.