Alta Vista El vs Cesar Chavez Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Cesar Chavez Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Alta Vista El Waco, Texas | Cesar Chavez Middle Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4200 of 4,686 | #1557 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42476 of 50,301 | #13058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.7 vs 23.8).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Alta Vista El does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Alta Vista El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 93.5%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is the larger school with 786 students compared with 479.
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 Alta Vista El better than Cesar Chavez Middle?
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 Alta Vista El and Cesar Chavez Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista El: 479. Cesar Chavez Middle: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista El and Cesar Chavez Middle rank in Texas?
Alta Vista El is 4200th of 4,686 and Cesar Chavez Middle is 1557th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).