Serving 286 students in grades 5-8, Benson Middle 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 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benson Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Benson school district, encompassing approximately 585.3 square miles around Benson, AZ. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 33 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benson Middle School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.1%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Middle School's ranking?
Benson Middle School is ranked #596 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Benson Middle School often compared to?
Benson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joyce Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benson Middle School?
286 students attend Benson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Benson Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benson Middle School?
Benson Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Middle School offer ?
Benson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benson Middle School part of?
Benson Middle School is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).
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