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Schools in Crockett · John Swett Unified School District

Crockett’s public schools score below 73% of California districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 17% of Crockett’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Crockett, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#772of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
29%
▼ 18 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
17%
▼ 16 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
75–79%
▼ 7–11 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.6K
▲ 2% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.8
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
1,171 students on the public path
In brief

Crockett’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 530 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Crockett’s, its schools beat 5%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

75–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Crockett’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,636 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Carquinez Middle, then John Swett High. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Crockett’s grade

C− Test scoresC− Graduation

C: better than 27% of California school districts, #772 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 27%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (530)Better than 5%
C−CA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 610 test results and a graduating class of 110 could put Crockett anywhere from C− to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Crockett’s students in the tested grades sat them (612 in math, 608 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Crockett, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Rodeo Hills Elementaryin RodeoNo scores
6–8Carquinez MiddleJohn Swett Unified School DistrictNo scores
9–12John Swett HighJohn Swett Unified School DistrictNo scores

Crockett’s public schools are run by John Swett Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

John Swett Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,197 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 19.8 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$21,636CA $21,206 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading29%
State average 46.7% · 608 students tested
Math17%
State average 33.1% · 612 students tested

Crockett vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Crockett’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CrockettCJohn Swett Unified

Every school in Crockett

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Crockettby address
Carquinez Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
286 students21:1Rate it →
John Swett High
High · Grades 9–12
351 students19:1Rate it →
Also serving Crockettin other towns
Rodeo Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Rodeo
534 students20:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Willow High
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
26 students24:1Rate it →

Questions about Crockett’s schools

Are Crockett’s schools good?

On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Crockett children attend score below 73% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #772 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Crockett in?

John Swett Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,197 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Crockett kids go to high school?

John Swett High, with 351 students.

What is Crockett’s graduation rate?

75–79% of the class of 2023 in John Swett Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Crockett spend per student?

$21,636 in John Swett Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.