Martinez Unified School District

921 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553-1848
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Martinez Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,870 students in Martinez Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Martinez Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
3,870 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Martinez Unified School District, which is ranked #209 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#249 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Martinez Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martinez Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martinez Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Martinez Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
272 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,201 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
56%
# Black Students
93 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,744 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
45%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
535 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
318
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
287
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
280
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
292
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
334
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
303
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
372
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,122 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,105 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Martinez Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$82 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Martinez Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,122
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Martinez Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,105
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Martinez Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Martinez Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morello Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
John Swett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4955 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Alhambra Senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Vicente Martinez High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #88.
Las Juntas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4105 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
921 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5910
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martinez Unified School District?
Martinez Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,870 students.
What is the rank of Martinez Unified School District?
Martinez Unified School District is ranked #209 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez Unified School District?
45% of Martinez Unified School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martinez Unified School District?
Martinez Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Martinez Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,105 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,870 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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