Top Rankings
Benicia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,367 students in Benicia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Benicia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,367 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Benicia Unified School District, which is ranked #502 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
495 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,096 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
55%
# Black Students
234 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,821 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
694 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
369
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
328
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
293
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
328
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
371
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
385
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,682 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,610
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,682
$19,787
Best Benicia Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Benicia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Military W.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Semple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 E. Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Benicia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 S.ampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 E. J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
426 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,367 students.
What is the rank of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District is ranked #502 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benicia Unified School District?
42% of Benicia Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Benicia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,682 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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