Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Heber
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 736 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
548 students
Heber
Heber · Public middle · Grades 5–8
549 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville, California | Heber Heber, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,334 | #557 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15086 of 15,369 | #9744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 548 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 36% |
| city | Watsonville | Heber |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heber scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 10.1).
- •Heber does better on math proficiency (36% vs 11%).
- •Heber does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Heber does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Heber is the larger school with 549 students compared with 548.
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 Heber?
On the Success Index (US), Heber ranks higher (40.3 vs 10.1 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 Heber?
About 736 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Heber in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 548. Heber: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Heber rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1257th of 1,334 and Heber is 557th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).