麻豆果冻传媒

Benson Primary School

360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benson Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benson Primary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
This chart displays total students of Benson Primary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Benson Primary School
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Benson Primary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benson Primary School by grade.
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Benson Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Primary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#774 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benson Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benson Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benson Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benson Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Benson Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Benson Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benson Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benson Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benson Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benson Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benson Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Benson Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benson Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benson Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Primary School's ranking?
Benson Primary School is ranked #774 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Benson Primary School often compared to?
Benson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apache Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benson Primary School?
560 students attend Benson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Benson Primary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Primary School?
Benson Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Primary School offer ?
Benson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benson Primary School part of?
Benson Primary School is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).

School Reviews

Review Benson Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

1:32

7:08

1:38

10:49

Quick Links