Benicia Middle

986 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Benicia Middle School, located at 1100 Southampton Road, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the city of Benicia, California. As part of the Benicia Unified School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that blends core academic subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with opportunities for creative and physical development through various elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Benicia Middle School fosters a supportive and collaborative community environment designed to help students transition successfully from elementary school to high school. The school encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports, which are aimed at building character, leadership skills, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of higher education and future career pathways.

986

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benicia Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	261
Black	57
Asian	103
Two or More	163
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
394 (40.1 %)
Hispanic
261 (26.6 %)
Two or More
163 (16.6 %)
Asian
103 (10.5 %)
Black
57 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Benicia Unified
Phone:	(707)747-8340
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 328

Grade 7 311

Grade 8 347