John Swett Elementary School
Tel:
(925)335-5860
- John Swett Elementary School serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John Swett Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
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 Comparison
- John Swett Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Swett Elementary School is 0.61, 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 School Rank | #2311 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 56% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinez John Muir Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 433 students
1.2 miles
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5850 1.2 K-5 433 - Martinez Briones (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 52 students
1.3 miles
614 F St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5880 1.3 K-12 52 - Martinez Vicente Martinez High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 74 students
1.3 miles
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5880 1.3 9-12 74 - Martinez Alhambra Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,185 student
1.5 miles
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5810 1.5 9-12 1,185 - Martinez Morello Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
1.9 miles
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925)335-5840 1.9 K-5 509
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