Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools (grades K-5) in the 94510 zip code of Benicia, California, all part of the Benicia Unified school district, which ranks in the top quartile statewide.
Among these schools, Matthew Turner Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the 90th percentile of California elementary schools with the highest English Language Arts scores (75.61%) and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (6.2%). Joe Henderson Elementary is notable for its strength in mathematics, boasting a 64.62% proficiency rate. All schools in the area exceed state averages in core subjects, indicating a generally strong educational environment.
Interesting variations exist, such as Mary Farmar Elementary achieving the second-highest science proficiency (55.22%) despite having more students from lower-income families, while Robert Semple Elementary has the highest per-student spending and lowest student-teacher ratio but shows the weakest overall academic performance. The significant range in science scores across the schools, from 30.38% to 55.22%, suggests differences in curriculum or teaching focus that parents may wish to explore further.
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