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6.5 avg / 10

Benicia Unified School District

School District · Benicia, California

Students: 4,372
Teachers (FTE): 200

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,287

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.9:1

How this district compares

California rank

#282 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,287

$3,360 vs California median

District size

4,372 students

Larger than California median

About Benicia Unified

Benicia Unified is a Benicia, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,372 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.9:1. The district invests $14,287 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Benicia Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Matthew Turner Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Benicia Unified students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Benicia Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.5%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Benicia Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Benicia
Total Enrollment
4,372
Teachers (FTE)
200
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benicia Unified?

Benicia Unified has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Benicia Unified?

The average composite rating for Benicia Unified is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Benicia Unified?

Benicia Unified spends $14,287 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Benicia Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Benicia Unified is 21.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Benicia Unified?

Matthew Turner Elementary is the highest-rated school in Benicia Unified with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Benicia Unified?

Across schools in Benicia Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Benicia Unified compare to other districts in California?

Benicia Unified has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
52.5%
ELA Proficiency
52.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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