Top Rankings
Benicia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,364 students in Benicia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Benicia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,364 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Benicia Unified School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
518 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,018 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
56%
# Black Students
247 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,883 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
43%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
665 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
342
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
292
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
296
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
288
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
314
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
290
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
337
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
350
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
338
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
389
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
389
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
404
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,691 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,620
$19,806
Spending / Student
$12,691
$18,241
Best Benicia Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Benicia High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Semple Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E. Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Benicia Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S.ampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #77.
Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 E. J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,364 students.
What is the rank of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District is ranked #252 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benicia Unified School District?
43% of Benicia Unified School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Benicia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,691 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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