Benicia Middle vs Mary Farmar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 653 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benicia Middle
Benicia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Mary Farmar Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Benicia Middle Benicia, California | Mary Farmar Elementary Benicia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 1,334 | #1532 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5277 of 15,369 | #20282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 947 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Benicia | Benicia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benicia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 57.0).
- •Mary Farmar Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 26.6%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.9).
- •Benicia Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 477.
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 Mary Farmar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benicia Middle ranks higher (60.9 vs 57.0 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 Mary Farmar Elementary?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Benicia and Benicia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benicia Middle: 947. Mary Farmar Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benicia Middle and Mary Farmar Elementary rank in California?
Benicia Middle is 295th of 1,334 and Mary Farmar Elementary is 1532nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).