Benjamin Foxen Elementary
4949 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454-9666
Summary
Benjamin Foxen Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 32.6% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 690/1,734 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 780/1,735 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 210 |
| Low-Income Students | 94 (45.0%) |
| English Learners | 19 (9.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period. Math rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.8% to 68.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 41% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.4% to 56.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Benjamin Foxen Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Foxen Elementary ranks No. 690 of 1,734 in reading and No. 780 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Benjamin Foxen Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Maria?
Benjamin Foxen Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Santa Maria with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa MariaHow does Benjamin Foxen Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Benjamin Foxen Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Foxen ElementaryThis school | 32.6% | 47.6% |
| Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary | 26.0% | 35.5% |
