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Las Juntas Elementary

Elementary School · Martinez Unified · Martinez, CA

A Martinez Unified elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4105 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, CA 94553

  • Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$16,263
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Las Juntas Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Las Juntas Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,539/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Martinez), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,023

Median home value

$781,400

Median rent

$2,247/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morello Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.6 mi500Compare →
John Muir ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9K–51.6 mi415Compare →
Woodbridge Children's Center - John MuirPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–41.6 mi27Compare →
Hidden Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–51.8 mi814Compare →

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.

Martinez Unified

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Las Juntas Elementary is listed in Martinez Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Las Juntas Elementary

Las Juntas Elementary is a public elementary school in Martinez, CA, part of Martinez Unified, serving approximately 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,852 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Las Juntas Elementary

What grades does Las Juntas Elementary serve?

Las Juntas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Las Juntas Elementary?

Las Juntas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Juntas Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Las Juntas Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Las Juntas Elementary rank in CA?

Las Juntas Elementary ranks #8,852 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Las Juntas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Las Juntas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Las Juntas Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Juntas Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Las Juntas Elementary a charter school?

No, Las Juntas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Las Juntas Elementary a Title I school?

No, Las Juntas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Juntas Elementary?

47.1% of students at Las Juntas Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 94553)
48,600
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
42.3
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 94553; 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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