John Swett Elementary

Public K-5

 4955 Alhambra Valley Rd.
       Martinez, CA  94553-5707


(925) 335-5860

District: Martinez Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1257th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,691 Help


Students who attend John Swett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Martinez Junior High
High:    Alhambra Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Two or more races:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Compare Details John Swett Elementary ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Martinez Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details John Swett Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Martinez Unified School District. Student population at John Swett Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Swett Elementary is 19.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Martinez Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Swett Elementary is $6,691. 2 elementary schools in the Martinez Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John Swett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John Swett Elementary 1257th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See John Swett Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
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White students:


Martinez Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Martinez Unified 580th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Swett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.23 881st 4809 81.7%
2005 78.38 996th 4822 79.3%
2006 77.24 1061st 4818 78.0%
2007 78.20 1042nd 5113 79.6%
2008 91.20 412th 5113 91.9%
2009 86.04 703rd 5193 86.5%
2010 85.16 724th 5314 86.4%
2011 85.41 709th 5377 86.8%
2012 85.33 708th 5390 86.9%
2013 80.90 1007th 5530 81.8%
2015 70.87 1460th 5611 74.0%
2016 82.49 1025th 5614 81.7%
2017 74.69 1350th 5692 76.3%
2018 69.36 1599th 5662 71.8%
2019 75.03 1378th 5789 76.2%
2022 72.02 1529th 5883 74.0%
2023 77.37 1251st 5848 78.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.69 455th 610 25.4%
2023 49.28 384th 667 42.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.40 317th 2416 86.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 2558th 5084 49.7%
2019 59.11 1827th 5173 64.7%
2022 67.65 1282nd 5264 75.6%
2023 54.27 2076th 5355 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.87 1713th 5413 68.4%
2019 74.41 1319th 5492 76.0%
2022 79.37 1139th 5635 79.8%
2023 71.39 1435th 5595 74.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.53 1210th 2585 53.2%
2022 83.31 253rd 2227 88.6%
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Rank History for Male students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.76 1457th 5431 73.2%
2019 72.45 1411th 5510 74.4%
2022 60.01 1954th 5663 65.5%
2023 78.23 1159th 5627 79.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.49 830th 4830 82.8%
2019 76.03 879th 4963 82.3%
2022 82.43 657th 5084 87.1%
2023 74.69 967th 5079 81.0%
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Rank History for White students at John Swett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.93 1693rd 2737 38.1%
2019 59.48 1231st 2834 56.6%
2022 46.71 1564th 2726 42.6%
2023 58.39 1181st 2659 55.6%
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Enrollment information for John Swett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 14 28 38 5 n/a n/a 0 464
1989 445 13 30 42 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 449 17 35 47 7 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 465 18 41 49 3 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 452 15 38 43 9 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 438 20 25 49 4 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 435 18 19 52 4 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 397 32 23 76 5 n/a n/a 0 533
1996 397 32 23 76 5 n/a n/a 0 533
1997 402 17 25 79 5 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 405 18 26 75 7 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 401 15 26 84 9 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 401 19 29 78 6 n/a n/a 0 533
2001 413 18 24 87 8 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 377 17 26 91 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 377 17 26 91 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 371 14 20 88 5 n/a n/a 12 510
2005 297 22 20 67 3 n/a n/a 78 487
2006 351 12 20 66 2 n/a n/a 36 487
2007 329 12 19 67 0 n/a n/a 37 464
2008 289 12 24 55 n/a n/a n/a 0 380
2009 274 9 28 55 1 1 45 0 413
2010 269 14 30 88 1 1 19 0 422
2011 232 12 21 82 2 0 36 0 385
2012 241 7 18 89 1 0 43 0 399
2013 256 3 20 108 3 0 53 0 443
2014 268 6 26 120 3 10 75 0 508
2015 268 6 21 140 1 4 74 0 514
2016 301 7 26 130 1 5 66 0 536
2017 304 7 23 128 0 3 63 0 528
2018 285 7 24 133 0 6 60 0 515
2019 284 6 26 130 0 5 61 0 512
2020 284 13 21 128 0 6 62 0 514
2021 262 8 17 106 1 5 58 0 457
2022 266 10 22 102 1 3 65 0 469
2023 287 7 34 112 1 3 77 0 521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Swett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 23.5 19.7 n/a
1989 532 23.0 23.1 n/a
1990 555 26.0 21.3 n/a
1991 576 24.9 23.1 n/a
1992 557 25.3 22.0 13.8
1993 536 23.5 22.8 13.4
1994 528 22.9 23.1 18.2
1995 533 23.5 22.7 18.2
1996 533 23.5 22.7 18.2
1997 528 24.0 22.0 18.2
1998 531 28.0 19.0 15.4
1999 535 27.0 19.8 15
2000 533 28.6 18.6 11.6
2001 550 30.8 17.9 11.6
2002 516 27.5 18.8 15.1
2003 516 27.5 18.8 15.1
2004 510 27.0 18.9 11
2005 487 24.8 19.6 11
2006 487 26.0 18.7 12.9
2007 464 25.0 18.6 13.3
2008 380 24.2 15.7 15
2009 413 21.6 18.3 8.7
2010 422 22.2 19.0 14.9
2011 385 n/a n/a 14.8
2012 399 14.0 28.5 n/a
2013 443 17.0 26.0 12.4
2014 508 19.0 26.7 12.8
2015 514 23.0 22.3 15.4
2016 536 24.0 22.3 12.9
2017 528 24.9 21.1 11.7
2018 515 23.9 21.5 19.6
2019 512 25.2 20.3 18.6
2020 514 n/a n/a 16
2021 457 23.9 19.0 14.2
2022 469 24.9 18.8 24.7
2023 521 26.1 19.9 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Swett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 23.5 19.7 n/a
1989 532 23.0 23.1 n/a
1990 555 26.0 21.3 n/a
1991 576 24.9 23.1 n/a
1992 557 25.3 22.0 13.8
1993 536 23.5 22.8 13.4
1994 528 22.9 23.1 18.2
1995 533 23.5 22.7 18.2
1996 533 23.5 22.7 18.2
1997 528 24.0 22.0 18.2
1998 531 28.0 19.0 15.4
1999 535 27.0 19.8 15
2000 533 28.6 18.6 11.6
2001 550 30.8 17.9 11.6
2002 516 27.5 18.8 15.1
2003 516 27.5 18.8 15.1
2004 510 27.0 18.9 11
2005 487 24.8 19.6 11
2006 487 26.0 18.7 12.9
2007 464 25.0 18.6 13.3
2008 380 24.2 15.7 15
2009 413 21.6 18.3 8.7
2010 422 22.2 19.0 14.9
2011 385 n/a n/a 14.8
2012 399 14.0 28.5 n/a
2013 443 17.0 26.0 12.4
2014 508 19.0 26.7 12.8
2015 514 23.0 22.3 15.4
2016 536 24.0 22.3 12.9
2017 528 24.9 21.1 11.7
2018 515 23.9 21.5 19.6
2019 512 25.2 20.3 18.6
2020 514 n/a n/a 16
2021 457 23.9 19.0 14.2
2022 469 24.9 18.8 24.7
2023 521 26.1 19.9 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

John Swett Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201290.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
201396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201496.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201596.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%96.0%97.0%
201698.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202094.2%2.5%1.7%95.9%98.4%94.2%95.0%95.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Swett Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,691

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Swett Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1378th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1251st of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (John Swett Elementary)67.464.5
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martinez Unified)5753.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Swett Elementary)70.758.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Martinez Unified)61.757.2
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (John Swett Elementary)64.745.8
 18.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martinez Unified)55.552.5
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Swett Elementary)61.262.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Unified)52.556.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (John Swett Elementary)62.763.2
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martinez Unified)54.760.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Swett Elementary)4144.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Unified)40.144.8
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (John Swett Elementary)38.155.3
 17.2%
   5th Grade Science (Martinez Unified)35.547.4
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512521
 1.8%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian01
Asian2634
 30.8%
Hispanic130112
 13.8%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White284287
 1.1%
Two or More Races6177
 26.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.6%30.1%
 11.6%


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Students who attend John Swett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martinez Junior High
High : Alhambra Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended John Swett Elementary.

John Swett Elementary ranks 1257th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at John Swett Elementary are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 1% African American.


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