San Benancio Middle
43 San Benancio Road, Salinas, CA 93908-9133
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
57.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 288/1,204 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 197/1,204 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 261 |
| Low-Income Students | 27 (10.3%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.7 points from last year and fell 5.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math +5.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.6% to 67.1% 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 1.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.1% to 63.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 San Benancio Middle rank in California?
San Benancio Middle ranks No. 288 of 1,204 in reading and No. 197 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does San Benancio Middle compare with other schools in Salinas?
San Benancio Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Salinas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalinasHow does San Benancio Middle compare with other schools in Monterey County?
San Benancio Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Benancio MiddleThis school | 57.4% | 61.6% |
| Buena Vista Middle | 37.5% | 48.7% |
| Gavilan View Middle | 20.7% | 29.5% |
