Santa Margarita Elementary School vs. San Benito Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 284 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 405 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
284 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3357 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
101
Grade 1 Students
64
62
Grade 2 Students
48
65
Grade 3 Students
42
53
Grade 4 Students
32
74
Grade 5 Students
29
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
28%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
72%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
16%
