Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Plainsburg Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Planada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
Plainsburg Union Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Planada, California | Plainsburg Union Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,334 | #2860 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14090 of 15,369 | #34900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 305 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Planada | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 18.1).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Plainsburg Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.6).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle is the larger school with 305 students compared with 113.
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 E. Chavez Middle better than Plainsburg Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plainsburg Union Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 18.1 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 E. Chavez Middle and Plainsburg Union Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Planada and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 305. Plainsburg Union Elementary: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Plainsburg Union Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1022nd of 1,334 and Plainsburg Union Elementary is 2860th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).