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Benicia Unified School District

350 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510-3437
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Benicia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,368 students in Benicia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Benicia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,368 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Benicia Unified School District, which is ranked #502 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#507 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(22-23)
46%
34%
51%
47%
35%
29%
(22-23)
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
26%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
41%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,606
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,679
$18,396

Best Benicia Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Benicia High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Semple Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2015 East Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Benicia Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Southampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 East J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
426 East K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,368 students.
What is the rank of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District is ranked #502 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benicia Unified School District?
41% of Benicia Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benicia Unified School District?
Benicia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Benicia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,679 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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