Benicia Unified School District

350 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510-3437
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#255 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Benicia Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benicia Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benicia Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Benicia Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Benicia Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Benicia Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,620
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Benicia Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,691
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Benicia Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Benicia Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 68%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Benicia High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Semple Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2015 E. Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 52%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Benicia Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 S.ampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
351 E. J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
426 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 6 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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