Benson Primary School
Tel:
(520)720-6750
- Benson Primary School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Benson Primary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 459 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benson Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benson Primary School is 0.45, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #425 out of 1,842 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 70% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benson Primary School is Benson High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benson Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benson Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benson Benson High School Grades: 9-12 | 420 students
0.0 miles
360 S. Patagonia
Benson, AZ 85602
(520)720-6700 0.0 9-12 420 - Benson Benson Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 368 students
0.0 miles
360 S Patagonia Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520)720-6700 0.0 5-8 368 - Benson Ctd - Benson High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
360 S. Patagonia St.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520)586-2213 0.0 9-12 n/a - Benson Ctd - Cochise Technology School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
360 S. Patagonia Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520)586-2213 0.0 9-12 n/a - Benson San Pedro Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 25 students
0.1 miles
197 E. 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520)720-6726 0.1 9-12 25
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