Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Briones (Alternative) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Briones (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2147 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briones (Alternative)'s ranking?
Briones (Alternative) is ranked #2147 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Briones (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Briones (Alternative) is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Briones (Alternative)?
44 students attend Briones (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Briones (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briones (Alternative)?
Briones (Alternative) has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Briones (Alternative) offer ?
Briones (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Briones (Alternative) part of?
Briones (Alternative) is part of Martinez Unified School District.
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