Cesar Chavez Middle

202 Oleander Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057

chavez.oside.us

557 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Middle School, located in Oceanside, California, serves as a dynamic educational hub within the Oceanside Unified School District. Named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The campus is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond by implementing a balanced curriculum that encourages critical thinking, technological literacy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a vibrant student culture through various extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership opportunities. By promoting the values of service and integrity associated with its namesake, Cesar Chavez Middle School strives to empower its diverse student body to become proactive and compassionate citizens. Through a collaborative effort between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and the surrounding Oceanside community, the school aims to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

557

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	409
Black	18
Asian	25
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
409 (73.4%)
White
49 (8.8%)
Two or More
39 (7.0%)
Asian
25 (4.5%)
Black
18 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
17 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oceanside Unified
Phone:	(760)966-4900
Website:	http://chavez.oside.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 173

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 180