Alvarado Elementary vs Cesar Chavez Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Cesar Chavez Middle
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Union City, California | Cesar Chavez Middle Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1740 of 5,693 | #932 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23001 of 50,301 | #13578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 26% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 21.2).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 74.1%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 667.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alvarado Elementary better than Cesar Chavez Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 21.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alvarado Elementary and Cesar Chavez Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 667. Cesar Chavez Middle: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Cesar Chavez Middle rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 1740th of 5,693 and Cesar Chavez Middle is 932nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).