Cesar Chavez Middle vs Provident Heights El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
Provident Heights El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Waco, Texas | Provident Heights El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 1,684 | #3294 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13058 of 15,369 | #35873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 786 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Provident Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 23.8).
- •Provident Heights El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Provident Heights El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94.3%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle is the larger school with 786 students compared with 383.
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 Provident Heights El?
On the Success Index (US), Provident Heights El ranks higher (34.1 vs 23.8 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 Provident Heights El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Middle: 786. Provident Heights El: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and Provident Heights El rank in Texas?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 1557th of 1,684 and Provident Heights El is 3294th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).