Barbara Benson Elementary School

Barbara Benson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
12712 Elizabeth Way,  Tustin, CA
Tustin Unified School District
4.6
343 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Deena Vela
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
23.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
62.4%
White
20.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.7%
Two or more races
5.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 21 Reviews
1.0 other
5/10/2023
Horrible school. Went there as a kid. Staff did nothing to support me and also got me in trouble when some kid harassed me. Terrible dress code AND that one rule that will get you kicked out if you defend yourself. Some of the teachers were nice, but most were inexperienced and one was particularly...
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5.0 parent
4/26/2019
My daughter is thriving at Benson..the teachers, staff and principal are all so caring and so involved with all the students and concerns are quickly taken care of. Im so sad that Benson only goes up to 5th grade :(
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5.0 parent
1/3/2018
I have a 4th Grader and a TK student currently attending Benson Elementary. I am a big fan of this Elementary School. I love the quality of Education my kids are receiving, and the teachers and faculty are to thank for that. The students are spending their days with passionate educators and being ex...
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5.0 student
2/2/2016
Benson has been such a blessing! We love the family feel. Everyone is always willing to help. The teachers and staff genuinely care about ALL the children. So proud to be a Benson Bear!! Best principal and teachers EVER!
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