John Swett Elementary School
John Swett Elementary School serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
John Swett Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
John Swett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
John Swett Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 515 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
John Swett Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of John Swett Elementary School is 0.62, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1833 out of 9659 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Martinez Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to John Swett Elementary School is Briones (alternative) (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John Muir Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinez John Muir Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 433 students10
1.2 miles
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850 1.2 K-5 433 - Martinez Briones (alternative) Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 52 students10
1.3 miles
614 F St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880 1.3 K-12 52 - Martinez Vicente Martinez High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 74 students10
1.3 miles
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880 1.3 9-12 74 - Martinez Alhambra Senior High School Math: 44% | Reading: 74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,185 student10
1.5 miles
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810 1.5 9-12 1,185 - Martinez Morello Park Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 509 students10
1.9 miles
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840 1.9 K-5 509
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