Martinez Junior High School serves 832 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martinez Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Martinez Junior High School's student population of 832 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
832 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martinez Junior High School is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Martinez Junior High School?
832 students attend Martinez Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Martinez Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martinez Junior High School?
Martinez Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Martinez Junior High School offer ?
Martinez Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martinez Junior High School part of?
Martinez Junior High School is part of Martinez Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 1/18/2013
the teachers can be nice but they expect the kids to know everything !
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