Below Average
#7701 of 9,539 schools in CA
Carquinez Middle
Middle School · John Swett Unified · Crockett, CA
A John Swett Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1099 Pomona St., Crockett, CA 94525
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carquinez Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carquinez Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,850
Median home value
$709,000
Median rent
$2,186/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 948 | Compare → |
| Hogan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| Jia Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Hercules MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 593 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
John Swett Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carquinez Middle is listed in John Swett Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carquinez Middle
Carquinez Middle is a public middle school in Crockett, CA, part of John Swett Unified, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,701 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carquinez Middle
What grades does Carquinez Middle serve?
Carquinez Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carquinez Middle?
Carquinez Middle has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carquinez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carquinez Middle is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carquinez Middle rank in CA?
Carquinez Middle ranks #7,701 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carquinez Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Carquinez Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carquinez Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carquinez Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carquinez Middle a charter school?
No, Carquinez Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carquinez Middle a Title I school?
No, Carquinez Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carquinez Middle?
85.2% of students at Carquinez Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (510) 787-1081
- Area population (ZIP 94525)
- 3,665
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94525; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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