Benchley/weinberger Elementary School
Tel:
(619)463-9271
- Benchley/weinberger Elementary School serves 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Benchley/weinberger Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 563 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benchley/weinberger Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #703 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 56% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 455 students
0.7 miles
7030 Wandermere Pl.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619)460-5755 0.7 K-5 455 - La Mesa Murray Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 750 students
0.8 miles
8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619)668-5865 0.8 K-6 750 - San Diego Pershing Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 693 students
0.8 miles
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619)465-3234 0.8 6-8 693 - San Diego Henry High School Grades: 9-12 | 2390 students
1.1 miles
6702 Wandermere Dr.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619)286-7700 1.1 9-12 2390 - San Diego Magnolia Science Academy San Diego Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 427 students
1.2 miles
6365 Lake Atlin Ave.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619)644-1300 1.2 6-8 427
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