Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matthew Turner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matthew Turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Matthew Turner Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Matthew Turner Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthew Turner Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Turner Elementary School's ranking?
Matthew Turner Elementary School is ranked #1291 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Matthew Turner Elementary School often compared to?
Matthew Turner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Henderson Elementary School, Mary Farmar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Matthew Turner Elementary School?
474 students attend Matthew Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Matthew Turner Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthew Turner Elementary School?
Matthew Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Matthew Turner Elementary School offer ?
Matthew Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Matthew Turner Elementary School part of?
Matthew Turner Elementary School is part of Benicia Unified School District.
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