Benson Digital Learning Center Online
Benson Digital Learning Center Online serves 68 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benson Digital Learning Center Online's student population of 68 students has grown by 1033% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benson Digital Learning Center Online is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
46%
Black
3%
6%
White
75%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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