- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benicia, CA
Benicia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Benicia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060462000423
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benicia Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Benicia · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Benicia Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benicia Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Benicia, CA.
School address
District: Benicia Unified · California
NCES ID 060462000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Benicia Middle held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 060462000423 · Benicia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 22:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Benicia High (1,335 students)
Benicia Middle held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Benicia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benicia High
Benicia High
1,335 students
- This school
Benicia Middle
947 students
- Joe Henderson 530
Joe Henderson Elementary
530 students
- Matthew Turner 529
Matthew Turner Elementary
529 students
- Robert Semple 480
Robert Semple Elementary
480 students
- Mary Farmar El 477
Mary Farmar Elementary
477 students
What this shows Benicia Middle reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benicia Middle compares
Benicia Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 15.9%
Asian 11.6%
African American 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Benicia Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Benicia Unified reports $14,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benicia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Henderson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Turner Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Semple Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Farmar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benicia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~947 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benicia Middle
How many students attend Benicia Middle?
Benicia Middle has 947 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benicia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 986 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benicia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Benicia Middle is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benicia Middle?
24.6% of students at Benicia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benicia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Benicia Middle is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Benicia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benicia Middle?
Benicia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benicia Middle rank among public schools in Benicia?
By Resource Investment Index, Benicia Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Benicia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benicia on the city page.
What other schools are in Benicia Unified?
Besides Benicia Middle, Benicia Unified also operates Benicia High (1,335 students), Joe Henderson Elementary (530 students), and Matthew Turner Elementary (529 students). See the Benicia Unified district page for the complete list.