D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Cesar Chavez K-8 School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 5103 N Willis Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 24% · Math 14% proficient · 2nd percentile in Oregon
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
481
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%2/100reading 2nd percentile, math 2nd percentile among Oregon middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−29 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−24 pts vs. state avg 38%)
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 Oregon 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
White52%37%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts34th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%8%reading -20 pts, math -15 pts2nd percentile (list)
Asian30%10%reading -39 pts, math -52 pts0th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%10%reading -24 pts, math -35 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income24%14%reading -17 pts, math -13 pts3rd 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 5103 N Willis Blvd
City Portland
ZIP Code 97203
District 4110040
NCES School ID 411004000884
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97203

Understanding the community around Cesar Chavez K-8 School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,493
Per Capita Income $37,786
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $448,500
Median Rent $1,459
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cesar Chavez K-8 School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.1%
White 17.5%
Black 11.2%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 481
Teachers (FTE) 35.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cesar Chavez K-8 School?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School has a Repit School Score of 38 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 K-8 School?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School has 481 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez K-8 School serve?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cesar Chavez K-8 School receive per student?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School receives $26,919 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cesar Chavez K-8 School in 97203 ▼
Avg Home Value
$454,530
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,766
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
41.2%

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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