D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Cesar Chavez Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle Charter School
📍 6782 GOLDSMITH ST, Detroit, MI 48209
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
629
Students
enrolled
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 41st percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−10 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−17 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%10%reading -26 pts, math -35 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%19%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income35%19%reading +2 pts, math -4 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6782 GOLDSMITH ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48209
District 2600139
NCES School ID 260013901033
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48209

Understanding the community around Cesar Chavez Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,222
Per Capita Income $17,319
Poverty Rate 33.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%
High School or Higher 57.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $68,900
Median Rent $800
Owner-Occupied 56.9%
Renter-Occupied 43.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cesar Chavez Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 94.4%
White 2.1%
Black 3.0%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 629
Teachers (FTE) 33.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cesar Chavez Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Middle School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Middle School?
Cesar Chavez Middle School has 629 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Middle School serve?
Cesar Chavez Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Cesar Chavez Middle School receive per student?
Cesar Chavez Middle School receives $12,304 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cesar Chavez Middle School in 48209 ▼
Avg Home Value
$92,071
Avg Monthly Rent
$913
1-Year Change
+8.1%
% Renters
43.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026