Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Swett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Swett Elementary serves the southwest part of Martinez, CA, covering an area of approximately 31.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Swett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John Swett Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Swett Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Swett Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Swett Elementary School's ranking?
John Swett Elementary School is ranked #1924 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Swett Elementary School often compared to?
John Swett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Elementary School, Delta View Elementary School, Los Medanos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Swett Elementary School?
533 students attend John Swett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John Swett Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Swett Elementary School?
John Swett Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Swett Elementary School offer ?
John Swett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Swett Elementary School part of?
John Swett Elementary School is part of Martinez Unified School District.
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