Middle Schools in Benicia Unified

Benicia Unified School District has only one middle school, Benicia Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 755 out of 2,777 California middle schools in 2023-2024 to 1,096 out of 2,802 in 2022-2023. Academically, Benicia Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages.

Benicia Middle School has a student population of 986 and a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 27.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is relatively high at 18.7%, which could impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 22.6 is slightly higher than the recommended 20:1 ratio for middle schools, potentially indicating resource constraints.

Overall, Benicia Unified School District has one middle school that is performing moderately compared to other California middle schools, with some areas for improvement in academic achievement and student engagement. Further analysis of the school's specific strategies, programs, and resource allocation could provide more insights into how to address the identified areas of concern.