Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School vs. Barbara Benson Elementary School
Should I attend Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School or Barbara Benson Elementary 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
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Barbara Benson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barbara Benson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
418 students
343 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
70
Grade 1 Students
63
54
Grade 2 Students
70
52
Grade 3 Students
58
57
Grade 4 Students
78
49
Grade 5 Students
87
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
87%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
3%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
