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#5033 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mary Farmar Elementary
Elementary School · Benicia Unified · Benicia, CA
A Benicia Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
901 Military West, Benicia, CA 94510
- Math 63% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Farmar Elementary score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Farmar Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,179/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benicia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,222
Median home value
$778,900
Median rent
$2,234/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Robert Semple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benicia Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Farmar Elementary is listed in Benicia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Farmar Elementary
Mary Farmar Elementary is a public elementary school in Benicia, CA, part of Benicia Unified, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,033 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Farmar Elementary
What grades does Mary Farmar Elementary serve?
Mary Farmar Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mary Farmar Elementary?
Mary Farmar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Farmar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Farmar Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Farmar Elementary rank in CA?
Mary Farmar Elementary ranks #5,033 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mary Farmar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Farmar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mary Farmar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Farmar Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mary Farmar Elementary a charter school?
No, Mary Farmar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Farmar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mary Farmar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Farmar Elementary?
25.9% of students at Mary Farmar Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (707) 747-8350
- Area population (ZIP 94510)
- 26,879
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94510; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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