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#3014 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
Elementary School · Cesar Chavez Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4100 MARTIN ST, Detroit, MI 48210
- Math 4% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 14% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$38,900
Median home value
$60,100
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Americas at LoganEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–3 | 0.2 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Voyageur AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Hope of Detroit Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Americas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 813 | 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.
Cesar Chavez Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate is listed in Cesar Chavez Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Cesar Chavez Academy, serving approximately 436 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,014 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate serve?
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate?
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate rank in MI?
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate ranks #3,014 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Academy Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate a charter school?
Yes, Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate?
91.5% of students at Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (313) 361-1083
- Area population (ZIP 48210)
- 26,925
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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