Black Diamond Middle vs Cesar Chavez Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Diamond Middle
Antioch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
358 students
Cesar Chavez Intermediate
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 4–6
357 students
| Measure | Black Diamond Middle Antioch, California | Cesar Chavez Intermediate Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1290 of 1,334 | #863 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15187 of 15,369 | #13078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 358 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 36% |
| city | Antioch | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 8.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate does better on math proficiency (36% vs 8%).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Black Diamond Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 87.1%).
- •Black Diamond Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 27.5).
- •Black Diamond Middle is the larger school with 358 students compared with 357.
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 Black Diamond Middle better than Cesar Chavez Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Intermediate ranks higher (23.7 vs 8.7 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 Black Diamond Middle and Cesar Chavez Intermediate?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Antioch and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Diamond Middle: 358. Cesar Chavez Intermediate: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Diamond Middle and Cesar Chavez Intermediate rank in California?
Black Diamond Middle is 1290th of 1,334 and Cesar Chavez Intermediate is 863rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).