Cesar Chavez Middle
Mission, TX · La Joya ISD · Grades 6-8
1,005th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
Cesar Chavez Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cesar Chavez Middle 1,005th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 41% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Cesar Chavez Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 606 students tested
Cesar Chavez Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 653 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Cesar Chavez Middle
Typical home value $197K in zip 78572 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Cesar Chavez Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Ann Richards MiddleLa Joya ISD · 1.2 mi away1,054th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 41% - 6Irene M Garcia MiddleLa Joya ISD · 3.3 mi away824th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 40% - 3Lorenzo De Zavala MiddleLa Joya ISD · 3.4 mi away1,192nd of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 3IDEA La Joya College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 3.5 mi away · charter1,214th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 8Memorial MiddleLa Joya ISD · 3.8 mi away461st of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 52% - 5IDEA Palmview College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 4 mi away · charter968th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 5White J HMission CISD · 4.8 mi away926th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 37% - 3Juan De Dios Salinas MiddleLa Joya ISD · 4.9 mi away1,338th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cesar Chavez Middle in?
Cesar Chavez Middle is part of the La Joya ISD district in Mission, Texas.
Is Cesar Chavez Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cesar Chavez Middle 1,005th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cesar Chavez Middle?
Hispanic 100% (653 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cesar Chavez Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78572 is $197K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.