John Swett Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 58%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Swett Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Swett Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John Swett Elementary School?
469 students attend John Swett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Swett Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Swett Elementary School?
John Swett Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower 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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