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#4760 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
Middle School · Ravenswood City Elementary
2450 Ralmar St., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,760 of 9,539
In East Palo Alto
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Ravenswood City Elementary
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
Middle School in East Palo Alto · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is a public middle school in East Palo Alto, CA, part of Ravenswood City Elementary. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle serves approximately 482 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,760 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
47% of students at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle — Students at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle Compares
See how Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2450 Ralmar St., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEECHWOOD SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Menlo Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MID-PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Menlo Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in East Palo Alto, see our East Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN MIND SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.2 mi | — |
| Open Mind School Menlo Park | 0.2 mi | — |
| Mid-Peninsula Education Center Menlo Park | 0.4 mi | — |
| MID-PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Costano Elementary East Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| KIPP Esperanza High Oakland | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Oxford Day Academy East Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Belle Haven Elementary Menlo Park | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| Eastside College Preparatory School East Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Aspire East Palo Alto Charter Oakland | 1.0 mi | 2.2 |
| Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| BBS Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | — |
| Peninsula School, Ltd Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | — |
| PENINSULA SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,031
Median Home Value
$1,825,000
Median Rent
$2,710/mo
Population
47,123
College Educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
38.1
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| Bert Corona Charter Pacoima, CA | 6.4 |
| Dean L. Shively South El Monte, CA | 6.4 |
| Fern Bacon Middle Sacramento, CA | 6.4 |
| George T. Egling Middle Colusa, CA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
What grades does Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle serve?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle rank in CA?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle ranks #4,760 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Ravenswood Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle a charter school?
No, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
76.1% of students at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (650) 329-2828
Resources & Links
District
Ravenswood City Elementary- District Enrollment
- 1,416
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,067
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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