Enrollment
48
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinez, CA
Briones (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Briones (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062403007071
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briones (Alternative) earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48:1
- large classes for California
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Briones (Alternative) has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briones (Alternative) ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403007071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+123% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briones (Alternative) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briones (Alternative)
Briones (Alternative) is a small combined-grade school in Martinez, California, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 123% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of California schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
Among Martinez's public schools, it stands alongside Mt. Mckinley (42 students): Briones (Alternative) is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (48:1 vs 6:1).
Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students) and Martinez Junior High (843 students) alongside Briones (Alternative).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Briones (Alternative) compares
Briones (Alternative) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48:1 | ▲ 123% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
48:1
students per teacher
- 123% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Briones (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martinez Unified, which includes Briones (Alternative).
$14,299
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.2%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Briones (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martinez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Swett Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morello Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briones (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Martinez
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~48 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Briones (Alternative)
How many students attend Briones (Alternative)?
Briones (Alternative) has 48 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Martinez, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briones (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Briones (Alternative) is 48:1, which is 123% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briones (Alternative)?
32.2% of students at Briones (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briones (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Briones (Alternative) is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briones (Alternative)?
Briones (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Briones (Alternative) rank among public schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, Briones (Alternative) ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Martinez, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Martinez on the city page.
Is Briones (Alternative) a good school?
Briones (Alternative) earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides Briones (Alternative), Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students), Martinez Junior High (843 students), and John Swett Elementary (533 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.
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