San Benancio Middle School
- San Benancio Middle School serves 309 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- San Benancio Middle School's student population of 309 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 309 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- San Benancio Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Benancio Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #766 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 67% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 49% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to San Benancio Middle School is Central Coast High School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Buena Vista Middle School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Toro Park Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salinas Toro Preschool Magnet School
0.1 miles
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831)484-9691 0.1 n/a n/a - Salinas Toro Park Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 391 students
2.3 miles
22500 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831)484-9691 2.3 K-3 391 - Salinas Washington Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 188 students
2.9 miles
340 Corral De Tierra Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831)484-1331 2.9 4-5 188 - Salinas Buena Vista Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 363 students
4.4 miles
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831)455-8936 4.4 6-8 363 - Spreckels Spreckels Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 610 students
5.2 miles
Fourth St. And Hatton Ave.
Spreckels, CA 93962
(831)455-1831 5.2 K-5 610
School Reviews
| 5 I've had my older children attend other middle schools and I am very pleased with SBMS. My child has been welcomed with open arms. We are not from the area. It may be that my child is outgoing and athletic and was able to be accepted by members of the sports team. Middle school is difficult for everyone. All schools will have cliques and bullies and rich kids, etc. The academics and the teachers and the new principal are just awesome - Posted by Parent - Anon |
| 2 As a parent of a child in the San Benancio Middle School it is our opinion that this school tolerates a culture of bullying. Incidents brought to its attention go unaddressed unless a considerable amount of pressure is applied. It has no robust anti-bullying program and the administration seems to care less. Whether it is inability or unwillingness on the part of the administration it is simply inexcusable and unacceptable. The more people we speak with the more we find that have removed their children from this school for either bullying related issues or disappointment with the school's performance. We are deeply saddened by this because we thought by coming to this district we would be in a place where such issues would be minimal but instead we find ourselves in an environment where it is common practice. In our opinion if one is looking for a middle school in this area one would better served by Buena Vista. - Posted by Parent - dmpar |
| 2 San Benancio Middle School is a wonderful school in terms of education. It's too bad the majority of the students there were raised together since birth and were so unaccepting of anybody new. I have never met such an unfriendly, unwelcoming, mean-spirited, clique-y, stuck-up group of spoiled brats in my life. If you don't wear $1000 in clothing every day you are nothing to these people. - Posted by Student/Alumni - anon |
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