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Elementary Schools in Martinez, California

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 48.8/100

Martinez, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.8/100 — 5.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Morello Park Elementary at 67/100, where 41.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Martinez schools average 21.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.4% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.5
23.5 – 66.9
Avg Exceeded %
21.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Martinez schools compare

Martinez's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.8 — 5.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.5 to 66.9, a 43.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Morello Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 41.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Martinez averages 19.4%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Martinez

2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Martinez ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Morello Park Elementary
Martinez Unified Strong All-Around
41.4%Solid
67/100
2Alhambra Senior High
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Solid
61/100
3John Swett Elementary
Martinez Unified Strong All-Around
31.4%Solid
58/100
4Martinez Junior High
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Solid
52/100
5Hidden Valley Elementary
Mt. Diablo Unified Culture First
24.4%Solid
50/100
6John Muir Elementary
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
24.0%Developing
44/100
7Las Juntas Elementary
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
35/100
8Vicente Martinez High
Martinez Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Needs Support
23/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Martinez

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Catherine of Siena School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 119 students
11:1Private
Woodbridge Children'S Center - John Muir
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-4 · 27 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Martinez

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Martinez good?
Martinez's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.8/100, which is 5.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Martinez?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Martinez is Morello Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 41.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Martinez schools compare to the state average?
Martinez elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.5 to 66.9, a 43.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Martinez?
Martinez has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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