San Benito Elementary School vs. Santa Margarita Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Benito 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Margarita Elementary 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
401 students
244 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
57
Grade 1 Students
53
38
Grade 2 Students
82
40
Grade 3 Students
60
45
Grade 4 Students
62
34
Grade 5 Students
64
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
28%
19%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
63%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%