John Swett Elementary School

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John Swett Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4955 Alhambra Valley Rd, Martinez, CA

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Martinez Unified School District

533 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Michael Welcome

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
64%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

64%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 24	Full Time Teachers 24
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

458:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.1%	Female 49.9%
White 51.2%	Hispanic 27.4%
Two or more races 11.1%	Asian 3%
Filipino 3%	Black <1%
Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/13/2026

Great kids, and great families. My kids’ teachers love to teach and love their students. Lunches could be better, and traffic is terrible- but soon to be improved!

5.0 parent

5/28/2019

We have had good teachers and great teachers at this school, but not a single bad teacher. The principle comes to every PTA meeting where he reports on what is going on in the school, honestly gives information to the parents and will answer hard questions truthfully and is straightforward. The supe...

5.0 parent

1/19/2018

My 4th grader is new this year and absolutely loves attending school everyday, and I mean every single day, because she has incredible teachers, a principal and admin. who care and provide great guidance and leadership. This makes all the difference. Their effective, cheerful and positive leadership...

5.0 parent

10/10/2016

My daughter goes to this school. Her teachers so far have been wonderful. I love the fact that teachers use Remind and Twitter. It makes me feel involved even if I am at work all day long and makes for more involved conversations with my daughter. Teachers are very responsive when you have questions...

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Median Lot Size

8,712 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

John Swett Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Martinez, CA and is served by the Martinez Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 533 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. John Swett Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,012,007. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alhambra Senior High School, Vicente Martinez High School, Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Martinez has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Swett Elementary School.

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