For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 839 students in Martinez, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Martinez, CA are Martinez Junior High School and Mt. Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinez, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Martinez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Martinez, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Mckinley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Martinez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Martinez, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Martinez, CA include Martinez Junior High School and Mt. Mckinley.
How many public middle schools are located in Martinez?
2 public middle schools are located in Martinez.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez?
Martinez public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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