Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Juarez (Benito) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juarez (Benito) Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5937 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
84%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juarez (Benito) Elementary School's ranking?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School is ranked #5937 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Juarez (Benito) Elementary School often compared to?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunkist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Juarez (Benito) Elementary School?
688 students attend Juarez (Benito) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Juarez (Benito) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juarez (Benito) Elementary School?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Juarez (Benito) Elementary School offer ?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Juarez (Benito) Elementary School part of?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School is part of Anaheim Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Juarez (Benito) Elementary School located?
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School is located in the Southeast Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Southeast Anaheim.
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