Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Public K-5

 6269 Twin Lake Dr.
       San Diego, CA  92119-3051


(619) 463-9271

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
628th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,495 Help


Students who attend Benchley/Weinberger Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pershing Middle
High:    Henry High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.2%
Hispanic:
23.7%
Two or more races:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Compare Details Benchley/Weinberger Elementary ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 21st among 116 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.2%), Hispanic (23.7%), two or more races (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary is 22.9. 74 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary is $7,495. 93 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Benchley/Weinberger Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Benchley/Weinberger Elementary 628th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Benchley/Weinberger Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 579th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.84 516th 4809 89.3%
2005 91.57 409th 4822 91.5%
2006 90.73 446th 4818 90.7%
2007 88.40 597th 5113 88.3%
2008 91.42 404th 5113 92.1%
2009 92.91 297th 5193 94.3%
2010 90.62 406th 5314 92.4%
2011 92.83 258th 5377 95.2%
2012 90.70 386th 5390 92.8%
2013 91.58 359th 5530 93.5%
2015 93.72 399th 5611 92.9%
2016 92.83 452nd 5614 91.9%
2017 94.09 392nd 5692 93.1%
2018 93.76 395th 5662 93.0%
2019 92.31 495th 5789 91.4%
2022 93.86 454th 5883 92.3%
2023 91.22 621st 5848 89.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.93 273rd 610 55.2%
2023 44.21 431st 667 35.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.43 432nd 2416 82.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 310th 5084 93.9%
2019 76.57 867th 5173 83.2%
2022 89.93 355th 5264 93.3%
2023 80.69 748th 5355 86.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.66 242nd 5413 95.5%
2019 90.05 554th 5492 89.9%
2022 91.37 558th 5635 90.1%
2023 90.65 581st 5595 89.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.02 510th 5431 90.6%
2019 91.78 459th 5510 91.7%
2022 94.41 344th 5663 93.9%
2023 89.12 668th 5627 88.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.73 175th 4830 96.4%
2019 92.52 208th 4963 95.8%
2022 96.69 126th 5084 97.5%
2023 96.25 123rd 5079 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.03 250th 2737 90.9%
2019 85.47 256th 2834 91.0%
2022 80.41 435th 2726 84.0%
2023 77.28 532nd 2659 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Open Quote My kid loves going to school every day here. The parents are great - they are involved, but not overbearing. Community support is top notch. The principal and staff make families feel like a million dollars. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 108 21 73 8 n/a n/a 0 513
1989 300 105 22 70 10 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 302 98 23 71 12 n/a n/a 0 506
1991 318 88 22 71 13 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 323 95 22 65 9 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 304 90 29 83 8 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 280 91 35 98 17 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 255 83 49 113 17 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 255 83 49 113 17 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 228 86 58 116 14 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 239 92 55 96 12 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 243 84 58 85 14 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 255 83 60 84 16 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 273 69 65 82 18 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 302 55 68 83 15 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 302 55 68 83 15 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 305 68 70 81 15 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 317 58 61 85 14 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 330 57 57 87 10 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 294 52 67 104 4 n/a n/a 29 550
2008 289 53 66 114 4 n/a n/a 0 526
2009 308 45 57 115 5 3 0 0 533
2010 286 35 33 141 5 0 31 0 531
2011 297 30 31 148 5 0 31 0 542
2012 270 28 34 144 3 0 35 0 514
2013 282 25 24 136 3 0 33 0 503
2014 311 29 30 132 3 1 41 0 547
2015 310 25 35 138 3 2 46 0 559
2016 320 22 37 129 1 3 44 0 556
2017 313 20 43 132 0 4 51 0 563
2018 317 23 42 125 0 4 48 0 559
2019 322 14 41 128 0 3 54 0 562
2020 326 15 38 113 0 3 59 0 554
2021 309 13 32 110 0 3 57 0 524
2022 285 12 27 113 0 2 70 0 509
2023 267 17 24 117 0 1 67 0 493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 19.1 26.8 n/a
1989 507 18.1 28.0 n/a
1990 506 19.1 26.4 n/a
1991 512 19.1 26.8 n/a
1992 514 19.4 26.4 18.7
1993 514 18.1 28.4 21.2
1994 521 19.0 27.4 24.4
1995 517 21.0 24.6 32.1
1996 517 21.0 24.6 32.1
1997 502 23.0 21.8 29.7
1998 494 23.0 21.5 26.7
1999 484 25.0 19.4 24.8
2000 498 27.0 18.4 24.5
2001 507 25.6 19.8 21.9
2002 523 25.0 20.9 19.1
2003 523 25.0 20.9 19.1
2004 539 26.0 20.7 21
2005 535 28.4 18.8 22.4
2006 541 27.0 20.0 20.9
2007 550 26.0 21.2 22.5
2008 526 27.0 19.5 19.6
2009 533 26.0 19.0 22
2010 531 23.0 23.0 23.7
2011 542 n/a n/a 28.2
2012 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
2013 503 22.6 22.2 23.3
2014 547 20.0 27.3 22.7
2015 559 21.0 26.6 20.2
2016 556 22.0 25.2 20.1
2017 563 22.0 25.5 19.5
2018 559 22.0 25.4 20.9
2019 562 22.0 25.5 18.1
2020 554 n/a n/a 16.1
2021 524 21.0 24.9 14.1
2022 509 22.0 23.1 20.4
2023 493 21.5 22.9 21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 19.1 26.8 n/a
1989 507 18.1 28.0 n/a
1990 506 19.1 26.4 n/a
1991 512 19.1 26.8 n/a
1992 514 19.4 26.4 18.7
1993 514 18.1 28.4 21.2
1994 521 19.0 27.4 24.4
1995 517 21.0 24.6 32.1
1996 517 21.0 24.6 32.1
1997 502 23.0 21.8 29.7
1998 494 23.0 21.5 26.7
1999 484 25.0 19.4 24.8
2000 498 27.0 18.4 24.5
2001 507 25.6 19.8 21.9
2002 523 25.0 20.9 19.1
2003 523 25.0 20.9 19.1
2004 539 26.0 20.7 21
2005 535 28.4 18.8 22.4
2006 541 27.0 20.0 20.9
2007 550 26.0 21.2 22.5
2008 526 27.0 19.5 19.6
2009 533 26.0 19.0 22
2010 531 23.0 23.0 23.7
2011 542 n/a n/a 28.2
2012 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
2013 503 22.6 22.2 23.3
2014 547 20.0 27.3 22.7
2015 559 21.0 26.6 20.2
2016 556 22.0 25.2 20.1
2017 563 22.0 25.5 19.5
2018 559 22.0 25.4 20.9
2019 562 22.0 25.5 18.1
2020 554 n/a n/a 16.1
2021 524 21.0 24.9 14.1
2022 509 22.0 23.1 20.4
2023 493 21.5 22.9 21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%95.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201483.0%4.0%0.0%13.0%85.0%92.0%83.0%92.0%83.0%
201591.0%6.0%0.0%3.0%91.0%94.0%94.0%91.0%91.0%
201692.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201795.0%1.0%1.0%2.0%95.0%95.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201898.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,495

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benchley/Weinberger Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 495th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 621st of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Benchley/Weinberger Elementary)74.469.7
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benchley/Weinberger Elementary)81.276.4
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Benchley/Weinberger Elementary)71.365.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benchley/Weinberger Elementary)72.578.5
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Benchley/Weinberger Elementary)77.368.3
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benchley/Weinberger Elementary)73.265.9
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Benchley/Weinberger Elementary)62.558.5
 4%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562493
 12.3%
African American1417
 21.4%
American Indian00
Asian4124
 41.5%
Hispanic128117
 8.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White322267
 17.1%
Two or More Races5467
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.1%21.7%
 3.6%


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Students at Benchley/Weinberger Elementary are 54% White, 24% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

Benchley/Weinberger Elementary ranks 628th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Benchley/Weinberger Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pershing Middle
High : Henry High

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Benchley/Weinberger Elementary.


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