Cesar Chavez Middle
Waco, TX · Waco ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
1,680th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
700 S 15TH ST, Waco, TX 76706
(254)750-3736NCES ID 484428009345Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Cesar Chavez Middle 1,680th 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 1% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 1th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 711 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 813 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.6% | 72.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 24.8% | 21.4% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 4.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $255K in zip 76706 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Cesar Chavez Middle in?
Cesar Chavez Middle is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Cesar Chavez Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cesar Chavez Middle 1,680th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 1% 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 72%, Black 21%, White 5%, Two or more races 2% (813 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cesar Chavez Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76706 is $255K 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.