Benicia Middle School vs. American Canyon Middle School
Should I attend Benicia Middle School or American Canyon Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benicia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
American Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 977 students in grades 6-8, Benicia Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,008 students in grades 6-8, American Canyon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
977 students
1,008 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
290
317
Grade 7 Students
337
331
Grade 8 Students
350
360
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
33%
% Hispanic
25%
36%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
44%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
15%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
