Serving 767 students in grades 6-8, Martinez Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martinez Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Martinez Junior High School's student population of 767 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martinez Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martinez Junior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4061 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martinez Junior High School's ranking?
Martinez Junior High School is ranked #4061 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martinez Junior High School?
767 students attend Martinez Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Martinez Junior High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martinez Junior High School?
Martinez Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Martinez Junior High School offer ?
Martinez Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martinez Junior High School part of?
Martinez Junior High School is part of Martinez Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 1/18/2013
the teachers can be nice but they expect the kids to know everything !
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