Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Benson Digital Learning Center Online 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benson Digital Learning Center Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Benson Digital Learning Center Online's student population of 52 students has grown by 372% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benson Digital Learning Center Online ranks within the top 50% 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 Online is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Online's ranking?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online is ranked #594 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% 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 Online?
The graduation rate of Benson Digital Learning Center Online is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center Online?
52 students attend Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Benson Digital Learning Center Online students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Benson Digital Learning Center Online offer ?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benson Digital Learning Center Online part of?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).
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