Benchley/weinberger Elementary School
Tel:
(619) 463-9271
- Benchley/weinberger Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Benchley/weinberger Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Benchley/weinberger Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Benchley/weinberger Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Benchley/weinberger Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Benchley/weinberger Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #522 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 57% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benchley/weinberger Elementary School is Henry High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pershing Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Green Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Green Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 448 students
0.7 miles
7030 Wandermere Pl.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5755 0.7 K-5 448 - La Mesa Murray Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 709 students
0.8 miles
8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865 0.8 K-6 709 - San Diego Pershing Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 673 students
0.8 miles
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 465-3234 0.8 6-8 673 - San Diego Henry High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,397 students
1.1 miles
6702 Wandermere Dr.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-7700 1.1 9-12 2,397 - San Diego Magnolia Science Academy San Diego Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 404 students
1.2 miles
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300 1.2 6-8 404
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