Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Willowbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 419 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
Willowbrook Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Planada, California | Willowbrook Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,334 | #827 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14090 of 15,369 | #12810 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 30.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Planada | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willowbrook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 18.1).
- •Willowbrook Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Willowbrook Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Willowbrook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 30.4).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle is the larger school with 305 students compared with 304.
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 Willowbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Willowbrook Middle ranks higher (25.3 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 Willowbrook Middle?
About 419 km in a straight line, between Planada and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 305. Willowbrook Middle: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Willowbrook Middle rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1022nd of 1,334 and Willowbrook Middle is 827th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).