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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
San Benito Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Benito Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Benito Elementary School?
405 students attend San Benito Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of San Benito Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Benito Elementary School?
San Benito Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Benito Elementary School offer ?
San Benito Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Benito Elementary School part of?
San Benito is a wonderful school in a small community. The staff are all caring and talented and the principal knows all the children by name. It is a safe and nurturing environment for children. They also have received very good reports in their academic standards testing.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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