Very Good
#3356 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Elementary School · Santa Rosa Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA
A Santa Rosa Elementary charter elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2480 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95407
- Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez Language Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar Chavez Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,807
Median home value
$603,300
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. X. Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Robert L. Stevens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Roseland Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Roseland CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santa Rosa Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar Chavez Language Academy is listed in Santa Rosa Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Cesar Chavez Language Academy is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa Elementary, serving approximately 811 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,356 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Language Academy
What grades does Cesar Chavez Language Academy serve?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Language Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez Language Academy rank in CA?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy ranks #3,356 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cesar Chavez Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Language Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Cesar Chavez Language Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cesar Chavez Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cesar Chavez Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
59.4% of students at Cesar Chavez Language Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 811
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (707) 890-3890
- Area population (ZIP 95407)
- 42,135
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95407; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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