Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School vs. Sycamore Magnet Academy
Should I attend Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School or Sycamore Magnet Academy? 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
Sycamore Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
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 1,342 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sycamore Magnet Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
418 students
1,342 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#664 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
155
Grade 1 Students
63
118
Grade 2 Students
70
132
Grade 3 Students
58
119
Grade 4 Students
78
130
Grade 5 Students
87
124
Grade 6 Students
-
200
Grade 7 Students
-
170
Grade 8 Students
-
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
87%
91%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
