Richard Henry Dana Elementary School vs. Truman Benedict Elementary School
Should you attend Richard Henry Dana Elementary School or Truman Benedict Elementary 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
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Truman Benedict Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Henry Dana Elementary 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Benedict Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
384 students
590 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4689 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1043 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
112
Grade 1 Students
65
71
Grade 2 Students
66
95
Grade 3 Students
55
92
Grade 4 Students
56
107
Grade 5 Students
31
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
10%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
38%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
