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Los Medanos Elementary School vs. John Swett Elementary School

Should you attend Los Medanos Elementary School or John Swett Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Los Medanos Elementary School
610 Crowley Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
John Swett Elementary School
4955 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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John Swett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Los Medanos Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Swett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
658 students
534 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Los Medanos Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Swett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Los Medanos Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Swett Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Los Medanos Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Swett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Los Medanos Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburg Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Swett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Martinez Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4960 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1924 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Los Medanos Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Swett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Medanos Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburg Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Swett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Martinez Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Medanos Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburg Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Swett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Martinez Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Los Medanos Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Swett Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
146
107
Grade 1 Students
92
87
Grade 2 Students
92
86
Grade 3 Students
108
73
Grade 4 Students
102
95
Grade 5 Students
118
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Los Medanos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Swett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Martinez Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Los Medanos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Swett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Martinez Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
69%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Los Medanos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Swett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Martinez Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Los Medanos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Swett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Martinez Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Los Medanos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Swett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Martinez Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Los Medanos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
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% Two or more races
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Los Medanos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburg Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Swett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Martinez Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Los Medanos Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburg Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Swett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Martinez Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Los Medanos Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburg Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Swett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Martinez Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Los Medanos Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburg Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Swett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Martinez Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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