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#6443 of 9,539 schools in CA
Martinez Junior High
Middle School · Martinez Unified · Martinez, CA
A Martinez Unified middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Ct. St., Martinez, CA 94553
- Math 42% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martinez Junior High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martinez Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briones (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Benicia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 948 | Compare → |
| Floyd I. MarchusEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Valley View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 785 | 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.
Martinez Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Martinez Junior High is listed in Martinez Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martinez Junior High
Martinez Junior High is a public middle school in Martinez, CA, part of Martinez Unified, serving approximately 803 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,443 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martinez Junior High
What grades does Martinez Junior High serve?
Martinez Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Martinez Junior High?
Martinez Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinez Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinez Junior High is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martinez Junior High rank in CA?
Martinez Junior High ranks #6,443 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Martinez Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Martinez Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Martinez Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martinez Junior High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martinez Junior High a charter school?
No, Martinez Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martinez Junior High a Title I school?
No, Martinez Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martinez Junior High?
33.6% of students at Martinez Junior High 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
- 803
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (925) 335-5820
- 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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