Top Rankings
John Swett Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,171 students in John Swett Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in John Swett Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,171 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
John Swett Unified School District, which is ranked #1584 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1588 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
80%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,940 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,285 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$33 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,940
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,285
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best John Swett Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Swett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Rodeo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Garretson St.
Rodeo, CA 94572
(510) 799-4431
Rodeo, CA 94572
(510) 799-4431
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Carquinez Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Pomona St.
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1081
Crockett, CA 94525
(510) 787-1081
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to John Swett Unified School District?
John Swett Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,171 students.
What is the rank of John Swett Unified School District?
John Swett Unified School District is ranked #1584 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in John Swett Unified School District?
44% of John Swett Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of John Swett Unified School District?
John Swett Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is John Swett Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,285 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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