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#848 of 864 schools in NM
Cesar Chavez Community School
High School · Cesar Chavez Community School · Albuquerque, NM
A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1325 PALOMAS DR SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez Community School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2022.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar Chavez Community School 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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
$39,578
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,169 | Compare → |
| Highland Autism CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| New Mexico Academy for the Media ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 150 | 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 Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,712NCES 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 Community School is listed in CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez Community School
Cesar Chavez Community School is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Cesar Chavez Community School, serving approximately 183 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Community School
What grades does Cesar Chavez Community School serve?
Cesar Chavez Community School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Community School?
Cesar Chavez Community School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Community School 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 Community School rank in NM?
Cesar Chavez Community School ranks #848 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cesar Chavez Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Community School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cesar Chavez Community School a charter school?
Yes, Cesar Chavez Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cesar Chavez Community School a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Community School?
100.0% of students at Cesar Chavez Community School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.3%
- Phone
- (505) 877-0558
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 87108)
- 35,985
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 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 87108; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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