Mary Farmar Elementary School
Mary Farmar Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mary Farmar Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mary Farmar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- 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 declined by 5% 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 30% 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 Mary Farmar Elementary School is 0.69, 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 Testing Rank | #2324 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Benicia Benicia High School Math: 46% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,621 student10
0.3 miles
1101 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325 0.3 9-12 1,621 - Benicia Benicia Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,121 student10
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
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 59 students10
1.2 miles
351 E. J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323 1.2 9-12 59 - Benicia Robert Semple Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 467 students10
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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