Benicia Middle School vs. American Canyon Middle School
Should you attend Benicia Middle School or American Canyon Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benicia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
American Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 986 students in grades 6-8, Benicia Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,007 students in grades 6-8, American Canyon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
986 students
1,007 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3765 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3778 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
328
312
Grade 7 Students
311
342
Grade 8 Students
347
353
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
30%
% Hispanic
27%
41%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
40%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
10%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
17%
