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Matthew Turner Elementary School vs. Mary Farmar Elementary School

Should you attend Matthew Turner Elementary School or Mary Farmar Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Matthew Turner Elementary School
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mary Farmar Elementary School
901 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Matthew Turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Mary Farmar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 508 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Farmar Elementary School 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
508 students
464 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matthew Turner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary Farmar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matthew Turner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary Farmar Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matthew Turner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary Farmar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Turner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Benicia Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary Farmar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Benicia Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1291 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1901 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matthew Turner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary Farmar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in CA)
62%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthew Turner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Benicia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Farmar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Benicia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in CA)
53%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthew Turner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Benicia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Farmar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Benicia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Matthew Turner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary Farmar Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
111
109
Grade 1 Students
74
50
Grade 2 Students
77
75
Grade 3 Students
97
70
Grade 4 Students
76
73
Grade 5 Students
73
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Matthew Turner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mary Farmar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matthew Turner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary Farmar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matthew Turner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary Farmar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matthew Turner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary Farmar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matthew Turner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary Farmar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mary Farmar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
22%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matthew Turner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary Farmar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Benicia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matthew Turner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Benicia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary Farmar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Benicia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matthew Turner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Benicia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary Farmar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Benicia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matthew Turner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Benicia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary Farmar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Benicia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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