Cesar Chavez Middle vs Vista Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 151 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
Vista Ridge Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Middle Waco, Texas | Vista Ridge Middle Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 1,684 | #512 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13058 of 15,369 | #5642 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 786 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Waco | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 23.8).
- •Vista Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Vista Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Vista Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 93.5%).
- •Cesar Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
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 Vista Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Ridge Middle ranks higher (59.3 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 Vista Ridge Middle?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Waco and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Middle: 786. Vista Ridge Middle: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Middle and Vista Ridge Middle rank in Texas?
Cesar Chavez Middle is 1557th of 1,684 and Vista Ridge Middle is 512th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).