San Benito Elementary School vs. Santa Margarita Elementary School
Should you attend San Benito Elementary School or Santa Margarita 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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Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Benito Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
414 students
267 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1660 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
74
Grade 1 Students
70
49
Grade 2 Students
53
41
Grade 3 Students
87
37
Grade 4 Students
56
34
Grade 5 Students
64
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
17%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
65%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
13%
