Summary:
John Swett Unified School District has one middle school, Carquinez Middle, serving grades 6-8 in Crockett, California, with 286 students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year.
As the sole middle school in the John Swett Unified district, Carquinez Middle faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English (34.5%), math (16.1%), and science (16.7%) all below state averages, resulting in a consistent 1-star rating. However, the school serves a high-need population, with over 83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the district invests substantially more per student than the California average. A positive note is the school's improving state ranking, which has moved from the 16th to the 26th percentile over three years, suggesting recent efforts may be starting to show results.
Key areas for families to consider include a pattern of declining math scores as students progress to 8th grade and a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, which can significantly impact learning. The school's performance closely mirrors the district-wide averages, indicating these are systemic challenges. For parents, this means understanding the school is in a gradual improvement phase with strong financial support from the district, but focused attention on student attendance and academic support, particularly in the upper grades, remains crucial for continued progress.
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