Barbara Benson Elementary
Tustin, CA · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Barbara Benson Elementary is a elementary school located in Tustin, California. The school serves 327 students.
With a DataScore of 49/100 (D), Barbara Benson Elementary performs below the state average for California. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbara Benson Elementary has a DataScore of 49/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Barbara Benson Elementary has 327 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.8:1.
Yes, Barbara Benson Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +12, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Barbara Benson Elementary is part of the Tustin Unified in Tustin, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.