John Swett Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in John Swett Unified School District, serving 1,534 students. John Swett Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in John Swett Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in John Swett Unified School District are Willow High School, John Swett High School and Carquinez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | John Swett Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.jsusd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (510) 245-4300 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,534 Students | 6,200,210 Students |
| # of Teachers | 75 Teachers | 264,809 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
John Swett Unified School District, which is ranked #740 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #682 out of 989 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 325 Students | 719,621 Students |
| % Asian Students | 21% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 514 Students | 3,366,633 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 34% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 261 Students | 337,800 Students |
| % Black Students | 17% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 246 Students | 1,437,375 Students |
| % White Students | 16% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 6 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 174 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 11% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 136 | 530,386 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 106 | 456,975 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 109 | 454,374 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 111 | 446,120 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 105 | 465,351 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 100 | 470,766 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 105 | 484,866 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 112 | 474,703 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 90 | 472,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 135 | 493,729 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 151 | 482,007 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 130 | 473,871 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 144 | 486,683 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,493 is higher than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,954 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $24 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $21 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,493 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,954 | $14,597 |
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John Swett Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Willow High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%1650 Crockett Blvd.10
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1286
Grades: K-12 | 33 students
- John Swett High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%1098 Pomona St.10
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Grades: 9-12 | 527 students
- Carquinez Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1099 Pomona St.10
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1081
Grades: 6-8 | 307 students
- Rodeo Hills Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%545 Garretson St.10
Rodeo, CA 94572
(510) 799-4431
Grades: K-5 | 667 students
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