Benicia Middle vs Carquinez Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benicia Middle
Benicia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Carquinez Middle
Crockett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
| Measure | Benicia Middle Benicia, California | Carquinez Middle Crockett, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 1,334 | #947 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5277 of 15,369 | #13647 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 947 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| city | Benicia | Crockett |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benicia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 20.7).
- •Benicia Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 83.6%).
- •Benicia Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 286.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benicia Middle better than Carquinez Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benicia Middle ranks higher (60.9 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benicia Middle and Carquinez Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Benicia and Crockett in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benicia Middle: 947. Carquinez Middle: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benicia Middle and Carquinez Middle rank in California?
Benicia Middle is 295th of 1,334 and Carquinez Middle is 947th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).