Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Watsonville, CA · Pajaro Valley Unified · Grades 6-8
1,270th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cesar E. Chavez Middle 1,270th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2015 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 515 students tested
Cesar E. Chavez Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 547 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 97.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 2.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Typical home value $838K in zip 95076 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1E. A. Hall MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 0.9 mi away1,290th of 1,294
ELA 9% · Math 3% - 1Rolling Hills MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 0.9 mi away1,250th of 1,294
ELA 19% · Math 8% - 1Lakeview MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away1,279th of 1,294
ELA 14% · Math 6% - 1Pajaro MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away1,253rd of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 6% - 6Aptos Junior HighPajaro Valley Unified · 7.3 mi away573rd of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 36% - 1North Monterey County MiddleNorth Monterey County Unified · 10.3 mi away1,209th of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 8% - 8New Brighton MiddleSoquel Union Elementary · 10.6 mi away371st of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 42% - 6Solorsano MiddleGilroy Unified · 11.1 mi away616th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez Middle in?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified district in Watsonville, California.
Is Cesar E. Chavez Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cesar E. Chavez Middle 1,270th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cesar E. Chavez Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 3% (547 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cesar E. Chavez Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95076 is $838K 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.