Vista Del Mar Elementary School vs. Truman Benedict Elementary School
Should I attend Vista Del Mar Elementary School or Truman Benedict 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
Overview
Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Del Mar Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Benedict 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
789 students
634 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
107
109
Grade 1 Students
116
84
Grade 2 Students
114
90
Grade 3 Students
133
104
Grade 4 Students
154
114
Grade 5 Students
165
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
74%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
