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Cesar Chavez Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School

Should you attend Cesar Chavez Middle School or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cesar Chavez Middle School
202 Oleander Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Middle School
823 Acacia St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Cesar Chavez Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
626 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cesar Chavez Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cesar Chavez Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cesar Chavez Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oceanside Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oceanside Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5916 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8295 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cesar Chavez Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cesar Chavez Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oceanside Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oceanside Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cesar Chavez Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oceanside Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oceanside Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cesar Chavez Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
214
155
Grade 7 Students
187
141
Grade 8 Students
225
170

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cesar Chavez Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
74%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cesar Chavez Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cesar Chavez Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cesar Chavez Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cesar Chavez Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cesar Chavez Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oceanside Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cesar Chavez Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cesar Chavez Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cesar Chavez Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oceanside Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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