San Benito Elementary School
Tel:
(805) 462-4330
San Benito Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
San Benito Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
San Benito Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
San Benito Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Rankings
San Benito Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of San Benito Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1976 out of 9659 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 68% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atascadero Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to San Benito Elementary School is Paloma Creek High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Mall Alternative (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atascadero Paloma Creek High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 74 students10
0.2 miles
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350 0.2 9-12 74 - Atascadero West Mall Alternative Alternative School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 104 students10
0.2 miles
4507 Del Rio Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4238 0.2 K-12 104 - Atascadero Monterey Road Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 358 students10
1.2 miles
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270 1.2 K-5 358 - Atascadero Fine Arts Academy Math: 41% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-8 | 259 students10
1.8 miles
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500 1.8 4-8 259 - Atascadero Atascadero Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 914 students10
1.9 miles
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360 1.9 6-8 914
School Reviews
| 5 11/17/2009 San Benito is a wonderful school in a small community. The staff are all caring and talented and the principal knows all the children by name. It is a safe and nurturing environment for children. They also have received very good reports in their academic standards testing. - Posted by Parent - mccal |
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