Cesar Chavez Intermediate vs Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Intermediate
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 4–6
357 students
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
355 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Intermediate Sacramento, California | Lucille Whitehead Intermediate Waterford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 1,334 | #916 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13078 of 15,369 | #13496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 357 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| city | Sacramento | Waterford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 21.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Lucille Whitehead Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Lucille Whitehead Intermediate does better on students per teacher (27.3 vs 27.5).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate is the larger school with 357 students compared with 355.
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 Cesar Chavez Intermediate better than Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Intermediate ranks higher (23.7 vs 21.7 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 Cesar Chavez Intermediate and Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Waterford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Intermediate: 357. Lucille Whitehead Intermediate: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Intermediate and Lucille Whitehead Intermediate rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Intermediate is 863rd of 1,334 and Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is 916th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).