Mary Farmar Elementary School
Tel:
(707)747-8350
- Mary Farmar Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mary Farmar Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Mary Farmar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mary Farmar Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mary Farmar Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mary Farmar Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1835 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benicia Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mary Farmar Elementary School is Benicia High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Benicia Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benicia Benicia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,621 student
0.3 miles
1101 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707)747-8325 0.3 9-12 1,621 - Benicia Benicia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,121 student
0.6 miles
1100 S.ampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707)747-8340 0.6 6-8 1,121 - Benicia Liberty High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
1.2 miles
351 E. J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707)747-8323 1.2 9-12 59 - Benicia Robert Semple Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 467 students
1.2 miles
2015 E. Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707)747-8360 1.2 K-5 467 - Benicia Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
1.3 miles
426 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707)747-8300 1.3 7-12 8
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