Top Rankings
Martinez Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,714 students in Martinez Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Martinez Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,714 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Martinez Unified School District, which is ranked #526 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#530 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
291 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,162 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
56%
# Black Students
85 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,638 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
44%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
510 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
373
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
281
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
287
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
293
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
291
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
275
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
305
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,841 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,992 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,841
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,992
$18,396
Best Martinez Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morello Park Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
John Swett Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4955 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Alhambra Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,070 students
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Las Juntas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4105 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Vicente Martinez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
921 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5910
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Martinez Unified School District?
Martinez Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,714 students.
What is the rank of Martinez Unified School District?
Martinez Unified School District is ranked #526 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez Unified School District?
44% of Martinez Unified School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martinez Unified School District?
Martinez Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Martinez Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,992 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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