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John Swett Elementary

Martinez Unified · Contra Costa County · 4955 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez, CA 94553-5707

(925) 335-5860

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8/10
#1274
Rank 1274 out of 5,722
Top 22%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1302 · 77th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1287 · 78th percentile
Science8/10 · #1323 · 76th percentile

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School Overview

Martinez is one of those underrated Contra Costa towns that feels like a small city with real character — waterfront views, a walkable downtown, and a tight-knit community vibe that carries right into its schools. John Swett Elementary reflects that spirit well, sitting comfortably in the upper quarter of California elementary schools with solid, consistent performance across English, math, and science. Families who value a grounded neighborhood school with genuine academic substance — without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some Bay Area districts — tend to find Martinez a great fit.

Student Demographics

244 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
131 (54%)
Hispanic
58 (24%)
Multiple Races
26 (11%)
Asian
10 (4%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
13 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged57 (23%)
Students with Disabilities38 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

533
Enrollment
24.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4231 · 30th percentile

63 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found