Briones (Alternative)

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Briones (Alternative) ranks 1518 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Briones (Alternative) is a public alternative school in Martinez, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 59 students. The school is part of the Martinez Unified school district, which is ranked 588 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Briones (Alternative) has shown some strengths, such as a strong four-year graduation rate ranging from 72.2% to 93.8% over the past five school years, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. However, the school faces significant challenges, particularly in the areas of chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 12.8% to 43.8% over the past five years, and academic performance, where students have consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized assessments. The school's higher proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 28.44% to 49.04%, may contribute to these academic challenges.

Interestingly, Briones (Alternative) has shown a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 72.2% in 2020-2021 to 93.8% in 2022-2023, suggesting the school has implemented effective strategies to support student success and completion. However, the school's dropout rates have fluctuated, with a notable increase in 2020-2021 (13.9%) compared to the previous and subsequent years, indicating the need for more consistent and targeted interventions to address student retention. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving academic performance should be priorities for the school and district to better serve the diverse student population at Briones (Alternative).

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553-3212

(925) 335-5800

District: Martinez Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1518^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,374

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 44

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.7%

White:

27.3%

Two or more races:

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Briones (Alternative) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.62. (See more...)

Compare Details Briones (Alternative) ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Briones (Alternative) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Briones (Alternative) is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.7%), White (27.3%), two or more races (20.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Briones (Alternative) is 20. (See more...)

Compare Briones (Alternative) employs 2.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briones (Alternative) is $7,374.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Briones (Alternative) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Briones (Alternative) 1518^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Briones (Alternative) in the ranking list.)

Martinez Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Martinez Unified 588^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Briones (Alternative)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	82.62	427^th	2740	84.4%

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Rank History for Briones (Alternative)

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Rank History for all high school students at Briones (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2005	27.69	1103^rd	1901	42.0%
2006	37.88	895^th	1968	54.5%
2007	21.55	1444^th	2063	30.0%
2008	37.48	976^th	2117	53.9%
2009	24.62	1648^th	2238	26.4%
2010	37.46	1071^st	2281	53.0%
2011	27.50	1389^th	2367	41.3%
2012	28.57	1334^th	2354	43.3%
2013	9.11	2109^th	2426	13.1%
2016	17.81	1554^th	2039	23.8%
2017	25.24	1445^th	2021	28.5%
2018	12.27	1689^th	2017	16.3%
2019	19.89	1628^th	2133	23.7%
2021	30.63	891^st	1290	30.9%
2023	29.37	1433^rd	2348	39.0%
2024	26.35	1518^th	2323	34.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Briones (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.47	929^th	2247	58.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Briones (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.45	1131^st	2118	46.6%
2024	34.51	1234^th	2098	41.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Briones (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.65	1400^th	2207	36.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Briones (Alternative)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.32	1342^nd	2142	37.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Briones (Alternative)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	98	4	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	122
1999	77	12	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	2	107
2000	77	12	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	2	107
2001	64	4	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2002	50	4	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	64
2003	50	4	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	64
2004	58	0	1	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	75
2005	58	4	3	15	3	n/a	n/a	3	86
2006	61	2	2	20	3	n/a	n/a	2	90
2007	61	3	2	19	7	n/a	n/a	2	94
2008	67	4	n/a	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	88
2009	66	2	0	15	1	0	9	0	93
2010	51	3	1	27	1	1	6	0	90
2011	53	0	1	15	0	0	7	0	76
2012	41	4	0	19	1	0	7	0	72
2013	32	5	0	14	1	0	3	0	55
2014	28	4	0	9	1	1	3	0	46
2015	20	5	0	10	1	0	2	0	38
2016	25	4	0	14	0	1	10	0	54
2017	21	4	0	12	0	1	4	0	42
2018	24	4	1	15	1	1	6	0	52
2019	34	2	2	20	0	0	5	0	63
2020	26	2	0	25	0	0	11	0	64
2021	113	5	7	68	1	0	24	0	218
2022	57	5	19	47	1	3	25	0	157
2023	28	1	1	18	0	0	10	1	59
2024	12	1	1	21	0	0	9	0	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Briones (Alternative)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	122	3.0	40.7	0
1999	107	3.0	35.7	0
2000	107	3.0	35.7	0
2001	78	4.0	19.5	0
2002	64	3.1	20.6	0
2003	64	3.1	20.6	0
2004	75	2.9	25.9	0
2005	86	2.9	29.7	9.6
2006	90	2.9	31.0	5.7
2007	94	3.1	30.3	0
2008	88	3.4	25.9	0
2009	93	3.3	28.2	8.6
2010	90	4.1	21.9	17.8
2011	76	n/a	n/a	28.9
2012	72	3.1	23.2	n/a
2013	55	2.1	26.1	27.3
2014	46	2.1	21.9	30.4
2015	38	2.0	19.0	36.8
2016	54	2.0	27.0	40.7
2017	42	2.1	20.0	28.6
2018	52	2.1	24.7	36.5
2019	63	2.1	30.0	44.4
2020	64	n/a	n/a	25
2021	218	9.0	24.2	28.4
2022	157	6.0	26.1	49
2023	59	1.9	30.1	45.8
2024	44	2.1	20.0	43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Briones (Alternative)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	122	3.0	40.7	0
1999	107	3.0	35.7	0
2000	107	3.0	35.7	0
2001	78	4.0	19.5	0
2002	64	3.1	20.6	0
2003	64	3.1	20.6	0
2004	75	2.9	25.9	0
2005	86	2.9	29.7	9.6
2006	90	2.9	31.0	5.7
2007	94	3.1	30.3	0
2008	88	3.4	25.9	0
2009	93	3.3	28.2	8.6
2010	90	4.1	21.9	17.8
2011	76	n/a	n/a	28.9
2012	72	3.1	23.2	n/a
2013	55	2.1	26.1	27.3
2014	46	2.1	21.9	30.4
2015	38	2.0	19.0	36.8
2016	54	2.0	27.0	40.7
2017	42	2.1	20.0	28.6
2018	52	2.1	24.7	36.5
2019	63	2.1	30.0	44.4
2020	64	n/a	n/a	25
2021	218	9.0	24.2	28.4
2022	157	6.0	26.1	49
2023	59	1.9	30.1	45.8
2024	44	2.1	20.0	43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Briones (Alternative)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,374

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Briones (Alternative)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1628^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1433^rd of 2348 High schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Briones (Alternative))	30.8	53.9	23.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martinez Unified)	67.4	51.4	16%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Briones (Alternative))	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Martinez Unified)	38.1	22.8	15.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	63	59	6.3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	20	18	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	28	17.6%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	45.8%	1.3%

Schools Near Briones (Alternative)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Briones (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	925 Susana St.	Martinez	94553	Contra Costa County	Martinez Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 335-5800	44	2	20.0	43.2%	12 (27.3%)	1 (2.3%)	21 (47.7%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (20.5%)								(n/a)					16.7								40.9								4.6							$7,374
Floyd I. Marchus	Public, Alternative	K-12	2900 Avon Ave.	Concord	94520	Contra Costa County	Contra Costa County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 602-3421	41	8	5.1	51.2%	16 (39.0%)	10 (24.4%)	10 (24.4%)	4 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)													15.8								11.1							$62,586
Horizons School: Independent Study	Public, Alternative	K-12	1 Santa Barbara Rd.	Pleasant Hill	94523	Contra Costa County	Mt. Diablo Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 682-8000	216	19	11.5	39.4%	77 (35.6%)	9 (4.2%)	98 (45.4%)	20 (9.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.6%)								(n/a)		14.3		45.5	25.0	27.3	33.3		14.3	29.4	33.3	61.9	34.8	36.4	16.7		19.1	27.8	22.7	31.6	26.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	$15,216
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2625 Barnard Rd.	San Pablo	94806	Contra Costa County	West Contra Costa Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(510) 231-1431	531	37	14.2	54.6%	77 (14.5%)	99 (18.6%)	245 (46.1%)	69 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (6.6%)								(n/a)	10.5	13.3	10.5	27.3	12.8	33.3	12.0	26.3	15.0	17.7	45.2	25.0	25.7	40.0	4.2	15.8	20.0	29.4	17.9	4.1	15.1							$5,465
Elite Public	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	100 Whitney Ave.	Vallejo	94589	Solano County	Elite Public District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 652-3142	680	36	18.8	62.8%	15 (2.2%)	392 (57.6%)	228 (33.5%)	14 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	21 (3.1%)								(n/a)	14.0	8.2	11.4		11.2	19.3	11.5	20.4	16.0	27.5	18.8	34.3	20.2	28.1	13.1	10.4	10.0	19.2	10.2	6.1	14.6
Central County Special Education Programs	Public, Alternative	K-12	2964 Miranda Ave.	Alamo	94507	Contra Costa County	Contra Costa County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 837-6007	17	2	8.5	17.6%	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	7 (41.2%)	5 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (23.5%)								(n/a)																												$134,587
Home and Hospital Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	915 54th St.	Oakland	94608	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-5003	9	0	81.8	66.7%	1 (11.1%)	2 (22.2%)	5 (55.6%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
CCCOE Special Education Programs	Public, Alternative	K-12	4207 Delta Fair Blvd.	Antioch	94509	Contra Costa County	Contra Costa County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 777-2000	112	15	7.4	29.5%	23 (20.5%)	24 (21.4%)	46 (41.1%)	11 (9.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)								(n/a)																												$101,161
Prospects High (Alternative)	Public, Alternative	K-12	820 West Second St.	Antioch	94509	Contra Costa County	Antioch Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(925) 779-7490	283	19	14.9	69.6%	58 (20.5%)	59 (20.8%)	134 (47.3%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.1%)								(n/a)			17.0		15.2							39.6	37.0							4.1	9.0							$5,328
Independent Study Sojourner Truth	Public, Alternative	K-12	8251 Fontaine St.	Oakland	94605	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-5330	573	33	17.3	97.6%	110 (19.2%)	192 (33.5%)	166 (29.0%)	37 (6.5%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	53 (9.2%)								(n/a)	5.6	21.4			16.7	9.1	12.5	17.7	30.0	28.0	30.6	45.0	25.0	18.2	4.2	0.0	22.2	26.1	12.1	40.0	16.7							$12,825

Frequently Asked Questions about Briones (Alternative)

What is the racial makeup of Briones (Alternative)?

Students at Briones (Alternative) are 48% Hispanic, 27% White, 20% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Briones (Alternative) a good school?

Briones (Alternative) ranks 1518^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Briones (Alternative) in?

Martinez Unified

How many students attend Briones (Alternative)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 44 students attended Briones (Alternative).

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