Cesar Chavez Middle School

202 Oleander Drive

Oceanside, CA 92057

School District

Oceanside Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 13, 2024

My experience at this school has been incredibly positive. All three of my kids attended and graduated from here, and I still have one child enrolled who absolutely loves it. The school community is supportive and welcoming, with teachers and staff who are dedicated and genuinely invested in each student’s success. They offer excellent programs, including early and after-school options, which are a huge help for working families. The classrooms are well-organized and create a productive learning environment where students feel comfortable and encouraged to do their best. It's a place where students thrive both academically and socially.
Submitted by student on May 25, 2023

As a current 7th grader here, I like this school a lot, but there is a lot of bullying, and the staff is not doing much about it. The staff is very friendly, as well as MOST of the teachers (some are very strict and nobody likes them). Many of the students vape which is obviously not allowed. If they get caught, they only get a one to two-day suspension. Most of the rules in the student handbook are broken. There is an AVID program which is very helpful, but there is a lot of work. Overall, I recommend this school because there are great learning opportunities. Go Cougars!
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2023

My son, Billy goes here. He does not like it here.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2022

School is safe and secured throughout the day. My son has been there for 2 years and has nothing but good things to say. A variety of clubs and sports available for students to participate. No problems with teachers or staff.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2022

Horrible school for students that have an IEP. School aides will humiliate students that have learning disabilities and low test scores. Severe IEP students are kept indoors during lunch and most of the day. When it comes to signing an IEP, don’t let the school principal rush you into signing. They can’t harass you with phone calls either. If you have a one on one aide and they remove it, remember to request a written letter to why was the one on one removed. Please keep an eye if you child has an IEP in this school.
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2022

Fantastic ans safe learning environment, only middle school that offers Girls Who CODE program.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2022

I have two students at Chavez and have had positive experiences to date! Students here are hard working, the teachers push students to do their best, and all students are offered the opportunity to excel! Academics and planning are at the fore front of what Chavez is offering students. Being the first AVID school, being goal oriented and self-motivated are built into the education experience. Students also have a full student body experience with unique field trips for class and excellence achieved! Any school is what you and your child put in to together! Family is important here, strong community relations, and development of a strong character are embodied by the Cougar spirit! Don't let past rumors sway you away from interest in this school!
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2022

The office staff is very warm and welcoming. The teachers work hard to meet the needs of students and support their families.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

I like this school for my daughter, the staff and teacher are in good in teaching!
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

I love this school! They made 6th grade an amazing experience for my twins. The teachers are awesome! They are great at answering emails and they are understanding of what parents and their kids are going through during these years. My twins are soaring academically!
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

Cesar Chavez is a great Middle school. I love that support they bring to the students and their after school programs. One of my son’s graduated from there and I still have one more that goes there and another one that will go there. My kids always tell me that the teaches are really great and they always support them with their homework’s etc. and each stuff are train to do their job and they always do helpful in any matter.. I really do recommend Cesar Chavez.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

Cesar Chavez is a really great school. I thought my child would have struggles going there. However the school has showed me differently. It’s great that the classrooms are not overcrowded in the teachers really care about their students. Not to mention that the faculty is awesome.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

This is the easiest review I have ever written. Chavez can be summed up in two words. Stay away. There are so many better schools in the area.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

Cesar Chavez is a good choice for our children, learning and behavior depends on each one of our children, the teachers do their job very well, as well as each one of the people who work in the school.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

My son has straight A’s since he started chavez. He never complains about going to school and is involved in music and loves to participate in all the school fundraisers and activities… I am very happy with the school so far. It’s clean, Teachers are wonderful and parent teacher communication is great as well. My son also enjoys the afterschool program with ARC as well. I recommend this school and have zero issues since my 6th grader started.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

Lots of great programs. Teachers care sbout the students and offer clubs snd extra help sessions.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2022

Great School! Hardworking, Nice and Caring students. I love teaching here,
Submitted by teacher on November 30, 2022

I have been working at César Chávez Middle School since it opened in 2007. Students at this school are genuinely kind and eager to learn and they love to be social and work with friends. Staff are welcoming and caring, and efforts to communicate continue to improve in a variety of ways. Every school, city, or experience can be 95% amazing, but somehow our reviews highlight the 5% of what was wrong or what went wrong. I encourage everyone to get to know a place, someone, and experience things for yourself before you make a judgement solely by what you hear. I'm not saying our school is perfect, but it's a place I enjoy working at, at least 95% of the time!
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2022

Chavez is an excellent school for the surrounding community. The staff are positive, upbeat and eager to support all types of learners. They offer many clubs and extracurricular activities during and after school. As a result, the students are very involved and have a positive place where they are safe and supported. The school is also an AVID Demonstration School and a Two Way Bilingual Pathway School. It is a beautiful campus inside and out!
Submitted by teacher on November 30, 2022

Teachers at Chavez are very dedicated! It's a great place to be.