At a glance
Reported students
1,107
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 1,107 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
22.9:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,053
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Bernardino. It is one of 76 current school records connected to San Bernardino City Unified. NCES reports 1,107 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.9%) and White (6.4%). English learners represent 14.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cesar E. Chavez Middle
- 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.4%
- Hispanic82.9%
- Black6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Bernardino City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arrowview Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
917 reported students
Golden Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
742 reported students
Serrano Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
716 reported students
Shandin Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
709 reported students
Curtis Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
679 reported students
Del Vallejo Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
642 reported students
Public schools near Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandin Hills Middle Middle · San Bernardino City Unified | 06–08 | 709 | 3.7 mi |
| Ethel Kucera Middle Middle · Rialto Unified | 06–08 | 978 | 4 mi |
| Ben F. Kolb Middle Middle · Rialto Unified | 06–08 | 917 | 4.3 mi |
| Warren F. Frisbie Middle Middle · Rialto Unified | 06–08 | 1,000 | 5.3 mi |
| Golden Valley Middle Middle · San Bernardino City Unified | 06–08 | 742 | 5.7 mi |
| Arrowview Middle Middle · San Bernardino City Unified | 06–08 | 917 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez Middle
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Middle serve?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in San Bernardino City Unified.
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle reported 1,107 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,053 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 1,107 students and 48.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cesar E. Chavez Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Cesar E. Chavez Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cesar E. Chavez Middle in?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is part of San Bernardino City Unified, based in San Bernardino, CA, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shandin Hills Middle (3.7 mi), Ethel Kucera Middle (4 mi), Ben F. Kolb Middle (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.