Mary Farmar Elementary vs Matthew Turner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Farmar Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Matthew Turner Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Mary Farmar Elementary Benicia, California | Matthew Turner Elementary Benicia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1532 of 5,693 | #677 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20282 of 50,301 | #9591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| city | Benicia | Benicia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Turner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 57.0).
- •Matthew Turner Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Matthew Turner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Matthew Turner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 26.6%).
- •Mary Farmar Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.2).
- •Matthew Turner Elementary is the larger school with 529 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 Mary Farmar Elementary better than Matthew Turner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Turner Elementary ranks higher (72.5 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 Mary Farmar Elementary and Matthew Turner Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Benicia and Benicia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Farmar Elementary: 477. Matthew Turner Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Farmar Elementary and Matthew Turner Elementary rank in California?
Mary Farmar Elementary is 1532nd of 5,693 and Matthew Turner Elementary is 677th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).