Cesar Chavez Middle vs Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Middle
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Union City · Charter other · Grades K–12
540 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Union City, California | Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #932 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #13578 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 990 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 55% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay does better on math proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 74.1%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.5).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 540.
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is a public school while Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle better than Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cesar Chavez Middle and Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Middle: 990. Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 932nd of 1,334 and Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).