- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Martinez, CA
Martinez Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Martinez Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062403003618
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martinez Junior High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Martinez Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martinez Junior High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403003618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Martinez Junior High held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 062403003618 · Martinez, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 22.8:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students)
Martinez Junior High held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Martinez Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alhambra Senio
Alhambra Senior High
1,028 students
- This school
Martinez Junior High
843 students
- John Swett Ele
John Swett Elementary
533 students
- Morello Park E
Morello Park Elementary
496 students
- John Muir Elem
John Muir Elementary
423 students
- Las Juntas Ele 353
Las Juntas Elementary
353 students
What this shows Martinez Junior High reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martinez Junior High compares
Martinez Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 7.7%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Martinez Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Martinez Unified reports $16,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martinez Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Swett Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morello Park Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Juntas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martinez Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martinez Junior High
How many students attend Martinez Junior High?
Martinez Junior High has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Martinez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinez Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinez Junior High is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martinez Junior High?
32.3% of students at Martinez Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinez Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Martinez Junior High is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinez Junior High?
Martinez Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martinez Junior High rank among public schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, Martinez Junior High ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides Martinez Junior High, Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students), John Swett Elementary (533 students), and Morello Park Elementary (496 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.