Benson Digital Learning Center

197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Benson Digital Learning Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benson Digital Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Benson Digital Learning Center's student population of 45 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Benson Digital Learning Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Digital Learning Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#353 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benson Digital Learning Center 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 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benson Digital Learning Center 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
64%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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≥80%
76%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benson Digital Learning Center's ranking?
Benson Digital Learning Center is ranked #353 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson Digital Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Benson Digital Learning Center is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center?
45 students attend Benson Digital Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Benson Digital Learning Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Digital Learning Center?
Benson Digital Learning Center has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Digital Learning Center offer ?
Benson Digital Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benson Digital Learning Center part of?
Benson Digital Learning Center is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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