John Swett Elementary School
Tel:
(925)335-5860
- John Swett Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- John Swett Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 528 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Swett Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Swett Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1656 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 58% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Martinez Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Swett Elementary School is Briones (alternative) (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Briones (alternative) (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Muir Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinez John Muir Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 411 students
1.2 miles
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5850 1.2 K-5 411 - Martinez Briones (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 42 students
1.3 miles
614 F St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)228-9232 1.3 K-12 42 - Martinez Vicente Martinez High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 63 students
1.3 miles
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5880 1.3 9-12 63 - Martinez Alhambra Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1179 students
1.5 miles
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5810 1.5 9-12 1179 - Martinez Morello Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 522 students
1.9 miles
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5840 1.9 K-5 522
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