At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
947
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
22%-43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Benicia Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Benicia, California. The school enrolls 947 students. It is part of the Benicia Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBenicia Unified
County6095
CityBenicia
ZIP94510
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060462000423
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment947
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino22.1%
Black / African American9.9%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native46.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races14.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.6%
Hispanic
22.1%
Black
9.9%
Asian
6.4%
Two+
14.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.