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1450 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804-1534
Summary
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,203/4,657 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,145/4,657 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 38:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 490 |
| Low-Income Students | 405 (82.7%) |
| English Learners | 241 (49.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.4 points from last year and rose 17.4 points over the full period. Math rose 12.5 points from last year and rose 16.1 points over the full period.
•Math +16.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.3% to 48.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.0% to 47.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.0-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
25.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez compare within the district?
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez rank in California?
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez ranks No. 2,203 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,145 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 Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 5 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.8% meet the reading standard and 35.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez compare with other schools in Richmond?
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Richmond with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RichmondHow does Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is No. 65 in reading and No. 63 in math proficiency among the 113 K–5 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito JuarezThis school | 40.6% | 45.5% |
| Aspire Richmond Technology Academy | 24.5% | 25.2% |
| Hanna Ranch Elementary | 39.2% | 50.3% |
