Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Community School's student population of 181 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
¡Sí, se puede!
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Community School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
63%
Black
4%
2%
White
5%
19%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤10%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Community School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Community School is ranked #557 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Community School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Community School is 10%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Community School?
181 students attend Cesar Chavez Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cesar Chavez Community School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Community School?
Cesar Chavez Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Community School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Community School part of?
Cesar Chavez Community School is part of Cesar Chavez Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Community School located?
Cesar Chavez Community School is located in the South San Pedro neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in South San Pedro.
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