Benson Primary School
Benson Primary School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Benson Primary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benson Primary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benson Primary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Benson Primary School is 0.55, 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
#744 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
46%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benson Primary School?
468 students attend Benson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Benson Primary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Primary School?
Benson Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Primary School offer ?
Benson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benson Primary School part of?
Benson Primary School is part of Benson Unified School District.
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