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#4987 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Benito County Opportunity
Middle School · San Benito County Office of Education · Hollister, CA
A San Benito County Office of Education middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
460 Fifth St., Hollister, CA 95023
- Math 0% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Benito County Opportunity score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Benito County Opportunity sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,175/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hollister), 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
$108,156
Median home value
$740,500
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95023; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maze MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Rancho San JustoEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Accelerated Achievement AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 162 | 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.
San Benito County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $393,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
San Benito County Opportunity is listed in San Benito County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Benito County Opportunity
San Benito County Opportunity is a public middle school in Hollister, CA, part of San Benito County Office of Education, serving approximately 34 students in grades 7th-9th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,987 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Benito County Opportunity
What grades does San Benito County Opportunity serve?
San Benito County Opportunity serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend San Benito County Opportunity?
San Benito County Opportunity has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito County Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito County Opportunity is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Benito County Opportunity rank in CA?
San Benito County Opportunity ranks #4,987 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Benito County Opportunity's MySchoolScout rating?
San Benito County Opportunity has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 San Benito County Opportunity?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Benito County Opportunity has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Benito County Opportunity a charter school?
No, San Benito County Opportunity is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Benito County Opportunity a Title I school?
No, San Benito County Opportunity is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Benito County Opportunity?
82.4% of students at San Benito County Opportunity 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Benito County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.1%
- Phone
- (831) 637-9269
- Area population (ZIP 95023)
- 58,374
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
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 95023; 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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