Benicia Unified
Benicia Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 53.7/100 — 9.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Matthew Turner Elementary at 69/100, where 42.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $10,895 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.4%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 57.7/100 | 4 | 31.3% | 10.8% |
| Middle | Solid 51.5/100 | 1 | 21.7% | 12.2% |
| High | Developing 46.8/100 | 2 | 11.6% | 36.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Benicia Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Benicia Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 57.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 39.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.4%, 0.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Matthew Turner Elementary leads the district at 69 with 42.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Benicia Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Benicia Unified is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Benicia Unified spends $10,895 per student in current expenditures — $3,920 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (4)
Benicia Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.7 — 13.9 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Matthew Turner Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 42.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Turner Elementary Benicia Unified Building Momentum | 42.9% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Joe Henderson Elementary Benicia Unified Building Momentum | 33.7% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Mary Farmar Elementary Benicia Unified Culture First | 23.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Robert Semple Elementary Benicia Unified Building Momentum | 24.9% | Solid 50/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Benicia Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.5 — 11.0 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +5.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Benicia Middle with a Scope Score of 51 and 21.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benicia Middle Benicia Unified Growth Engine | 21.7% | Solid 51/100 |
High Schools (2)
Benicia Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.8 — 0.7 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Benicia High with a Scope Score of 64 and 21.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benicia High Benicia Unified Building Momentum | 21.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Liberty High Benicia Unified Building Momentum | 1.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Benicia Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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