Cesar Chavez Middle
Lynwood, CA · Lynwood Unified · Grades 7-8
1,066th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
Cesar Chavez Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cesar Chavez Middle 1,066th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2015 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
Cesar Chavez Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 861 students tested
Cesar Chavez Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 846 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 95.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Cesar Chavez Middle
Typical home value $689K in zip 90262 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Cesar Chavez Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Hosler MiddleLynwood Unified · 0.6 mi away1,093rd of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 5South Gate MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away692nd of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 29% - 3Southeast MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi away987th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 6Bunche MiddleCompton Unified · 1.8 mi away641st of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 30% - 1KIPP Philosophers AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 2 mi away · charter1,181st of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 12% - 1Edwin Markham MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.4 mi away1,211th of 1,294
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 7Whaley MiddleCompton Unified · 2.4 mi away422nd of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 47% - 7Stauffer (Mary R.) MiddleDowney Unified · 2.8 mi away447th of 1,294
ELA 51% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cesar Chavez Middle in?
Cesar Chavez Middle is part of the Lynwood Unified district in Lynwood, California.
Is Cesar Chavez Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cesar Chavez Middle 1,066th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cesar Chavez Middle?
Hispanic 96%, Black 3% (846 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cesar Chavez Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90262 is $689K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.