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Yocelin Mendivil
Realtor® · Contra Costa
Neighborhood · Martinez

Homes in the
Martinez Unified.

Martinez Unified School District (MUSD) serves almost all of Martinez — about 3,800 students across 9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, plus alternative/adult). Much smaller than neighboring Mt. Diablo Unified, which shapes the district's character.

School district9 schools · K–123,758 students
Martinez Unified, Martinez — Martinez, California — historic home exterior
The honest read

What it actually
feels like.

MUSD's smaller size means faster decision-making, more parent engagement, and a less bureaucratic feel than MDUSD. Some families specifically prefer MUSD for this — easier to know your kid's teacher, principal, and district leadership.

The main schools: John Swett, Las Juntas, John Muir, and Morello Park Elementary; Martinez Junior High; Alhambra High. Alhambra is the district's flagship public high school with solid academic and athletic programs.

Honest assessment: MUSD test scores sit around the regional middle — not a standout like WCSD, but above-average nationally. The culture and community tend to be the bigger attraction than raw academic rankings.

Prices · Martinez Unified
Schools
9
K–12 + alt + adult
Students
~3,800
total
Elementaries
4
plus alternative
High school
Alhambra
district flagship
Questions

Martinez Unified,
in plain terms.

Is Martinez Unified worth choosing over MDUSD?
Different, not strictly better. Families that want a tight community feel often prefer MUSD; families that want broader program offerings often prefer MDUSD. Depends on what you value.
Are there bilingual programs at MUSD?
Limited compared to MDUSD — some ELD support, but no full Spanish-immersion track currently. For immersion, most bilingual Martinez families look at MDUSD options in neighboring Concord.
¿Alhambra High es buena opción?
Sí — es la preparatoria emblemática del distrito, con programas sólidos académicos, atléticos, y una comunidad muy involucrada. Opción pública confiable.
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