San Benancio Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salinas, California 93908 · Washington Union Elementary
#125 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#2214 of 15,369 nationally
About San Benancio Middle
San Benancio Middle is a public middle located in Salinas, in the Washington Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 125th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 261.
There are 53 schools in Salinas; San Benancio Middle ranks 1st of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for San Benancio Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near San Benancio Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Toro Preschool
Salinas · Public other
· 0 m away
Toro Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–3
341 students · 2.2 km away
Washington Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
154 students · 4.5 km away
Buena Vista Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students · 6.9 km away
Spreckels Elementary
Spreckels · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students · 8.4 km away
George C. Marshall Elementary
Seaside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
516 students · 10 km away
Seaside Middle
Seaside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
521 students · 10 km away
Martin Luther King
Seaside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
548 students · 10 km away
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Seaside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
410 students · 10 km away
International School of Monterey
Seaside · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
439 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
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Elkhorn
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Walnut Grove Intermediate
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Holtville Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Benancio Middle a good school?
San Benancio Middle has a Success Index (US) of 75.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #125 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does San Benancio Middle rank in California?
San Benancio Middle ranks #125 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #2214 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend San Benancio Middle?
San Benancio Middle had 261 students in 2025.
Is San Benancio Middle a elementary school or a high school?
San Benancio Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near San Benancio Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of San Benancio Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.