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4955 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez, CA 94553-5707
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
60.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
53.5% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,161/4,657 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,339/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 533 |
| Low-Income Students | 123 (23.1%) |
| English Learners | 24 (4.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.4 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.3% to 68.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.5% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.5-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John Swett Elementary compare within the district?
John Swett Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Martinez Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Swett Elementary rank in California?
John Swett Elementary ranks No. 1,161 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,339 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John Swett Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.4% meet the reading standard and 33.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Swett Elementary compare with other schools in Martinez?
John Swett Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Martinez with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MartinezHow does John Swett Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
John Swett Elementary is No. 47 in reading and No. 53 in math proficiency among the 113 K–5 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John Swett ElementaryThis school | 53.5% | 60.6% |
| John Muir Elementary | 42.5% | 44.7% |
| Las Juntas Elementary | 32.0% | 46.0% |
