Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matthew Turner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matthew Turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Matthew Turner Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Matthew Turner Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Matthew Turner Elementary School often compared to?
Matthew Turner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Henderson Elementary School, Mary Farmar Elementary School, Robert Semple Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Matthew Turner Elementary School?
474 students attend Matthew Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Matthew Turner Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthew Turner Elementary School?
Matthew Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Matthew Turner Elementary School offer ?
Matthew Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Matthew Turner Elementary School part of?
Matthew Turner Elementary School is part of Benicia Unified School District.
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