Santa Margarita Elementary School vs. San Benito Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
244 students
401 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
29:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
80
Grade 1 Students
38
53
Grade 2 Students
40
82
Grade 3 Students
45
60
Grade 4 Students
34
62
Grade 5 Students
30
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
28%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
17%