San Benancio Middle

www.washingtonusd.org

240 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

San Benancio Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in the rural, scenic foothills of Salinas, California. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, it operates under the Washington Union School District. The school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a close-knit community atmosphere that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

Because of its unique location, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, fostering a supportive environment that encourages parent involvement and active student participation. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by balancing rigorous coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and academic enrichment programs. Overall, San Benancio is recognized as a staple of the Washington Union School District, consistently striving to provide a comprehensive and personalized educational experience for its middle school population.

240

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Benancio Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	79
Asian	19
Two or More	13

White
129 (53.7 %)
Hispanic
79 (32.9 %)
Asian
19 (7.9 %)
Two or More
13 (5.4 %)

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:	Washington Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)484-1172
Website:	http://www.washingtonusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 71

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 86