San Benancio Middle
Salinas, CA · Washington Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
231st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 82%▼ Declining
San Benancio Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks San Benancio Middle 231st of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2015 to 82th in 2025 — declining.
San Benancio Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 252 students tested
San Benancio Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 260 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 54.6% | ▼ 15.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 29.6% | ▲ 18.9 pts | |
| Asian | 13.4% | 10.0% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 5.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near San Benancio Middle
Typical home value $1.17M in zip 93908 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near San Benancio Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Buena Vista MiddleSpreckels Union Elementary · 4.4 mi away372nd of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 5Washington MiddleSalinas Union High · 7 mi away720th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 3Seaside MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 7.1 mi away907th of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 18% - –Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 7.4 mi away
- 4El Sausal MiddleSalinas Union High · 8.4 mi away822nd of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 4Los Arboles MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 8.4 mi away821st of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 2Harden MiddleSalinas Union High · 9.9 mi away1,043rd of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 3La Paz MiddleSalinas Union High · 10 mi away996th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is San Benancio Middle in?
San Benancio Middle is part of the Washington Union Elementary district in Salinas, California.
Is San Benancio Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks San Benancio Middle 231st of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of San Benancio Middle?
White 55%, Hispanic 30%, Asian 10%, Two or more races 5% (260 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near San Benancio Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93908 is $1.17M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.