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650 Hastings Drive, Benicia, CA 94510-1312
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
62.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,084/4,657 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 887/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 530 |
| Low-Income Students | 121 (22.8%) |
| English Learners | 16 (3.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 6.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.3% to 66.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 59% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.6% to 65.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.5-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Joe Henderson Elementary compare within the district?
Joe Henderson Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Benicia Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joe Henderson Elementary rank in California?
Joe Henderson Elementary ranks No. 1,084 of 4,657 in reading and No. 887 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Joe Henderson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.6% meet the reading standard and 46.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joe Henderson Elementary compare with other schools in Benicia?
Joe Henderson Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Benicia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BeniciaHow does Joe Henderson Elementary compare with other schools in Solano County?
Joe Henderson Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 26 K–5 schools in Solano County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Solano CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Henderson ElementaryThis school | 62.8% | 62.0% |
| Mary Farmar Elementary | 59.8% | 51.6% |
| Matthew Turner Elementary | 65.0% | 70.3% |
