Top Rankings
Benson Unified School District (79226) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,293 students in Benson Unified School District (79226). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226) have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,293 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Benson Unified School District (79226), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
# American Indian Students
11 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
383 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
47%
# Black Students
10 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
823 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
64%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
80
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
2
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,148 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,893 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,148
$11,274
Spending / Student
$10,893
$11,177
Best Benson Unified School District (79226) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Benson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6710
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) manages 5 public schools serving 1,293 students.
What is the rank of Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) is ranked #273 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
64% of Benson Unified School District (79226) students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Benson Unified School District (79226)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,893 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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