Cesar Chavez Middle vs Itliong-Vera Cruz
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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
Itliong-Vera Cruz
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Union City, California | Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #932 of 1,334 | #505 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13578 of 15,369 | #9010 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 990 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 45% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 21.2).
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz does better on math proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 74.1%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.9).
- •Itliong-Vera Cruz is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 990.
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 Itliong-Vera Cruz?
On the Success Index (US), Itliong-Vera Cruz ranks higher (43.7 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 Cesar Chavez Middle and Itliong-Vera Cruz?
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. Itliong-Vera Cruz: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and Itliong-Vera Cruz rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 932nd of 1,334 and Itliong-Vera Cruz is 505th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).