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New West School (Closed 2015)

98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602

New West School in Benson, AZ serves 42 students from kindergarten through 8th grade, with a majority white student population of 30 out of 42, alongside Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hawaiian, and multiracial students.

Math proficiency at New West School was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 34% and the district average of 12%, showing a decline from 40% in 2019.

Reading proficiency declined to 20% in 2022, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40% and roughly equal to the district average of 20%.

Science proficiency rose to 50% in 2022, surpassing the state average of 24% but falling below the district proficiency of 69%.

The school's overall ranking dropped from #894 in 2010 to #719 in 2014 before falling to #1091 in 2013 and #1052 in 2012; this indicates fluctuating but generally lower rankings over the recent decade.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	New West School
Kind	8
1	9
2	3
3	4
4	1
5	7
6	3
7	4
8	3

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Total Students

42 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	New West School
2023	42
2022	42
2021	42
2020	42
2019	42
2018	42
2017	42
2016	42
2015	42
2014	42
2013	44
2012	39
2011	42
2010	42
2009	37
2008	70
2007	68
2006	70
2005	73
2004	67
2003	61
2002	80
2001	63
2000	58
1999	71

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Total Classroom Teachers

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School Rankings

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State Level (AZ)

(13-14)

60-79%

63%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2014)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2014	69%	63%	69%
2013	49%	63%	49%
2012	49%	63%	49%
2011	49%	62%	49%
2010	49%	60%	49%

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(13-14)

≥80%

79%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2014)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2014	80%	79%	80%
2013	80%	78%	80%
2012	80%	77%	80%
2011	69%	77%	69%
2010	80%	74%	80%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2009)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2009	3%	6%	3%
2007	1%	6%	2%
2006	4%	7%	2%
2005	7%	7%	6%
2004	9%	8%	6%
2003	11%	8%	8%
2002	5%	8%	3%
2001	5%	8%	3%
2000	4%	8%	2%
1999	1%	7%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2023	3%	3%	3%
2022	3%	3%	3%
2021	3%	3%	3%
2020	3%	3%	3%
2019	3%	3%	3%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	2%	3%	2%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	2%	3%	2%
2005	1%	2%	1%

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Hispanic

19%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2023	19%	47%	19%
2022	19%	47%	19%
2021	19%	46%	19%
2020	19%	45%	19%
2019	19%	45%	19%
2018	20%	45%	20%
2017	20%	45%	20%
2016	20%	45%	20%
2015	20%	45%	20%
2014	20%	44%	20%
2013	25%	43%	25%
2012	28%	43%	28%
2011	12%	42%	12%
2010	7%	41%	7%
2009	3%	41%	3%
2008	6%	42%	4%
2007	9%	41%	9%
2006	16%	39%	15%
2005	15%	38%	11%
2004	18%	37%	12%
2003	10%	36%	11%
2002	13%	35%	13%
2001	11%	33%	13%
2000	19%	33%	17%
1999	24%	32%	24%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2023	2%	6%	2%
2022	2%	6%	2%
2021	2%	6%	2%
2020	2%	5%	2%
2019	2%	5%	2%
2018	2%	5%	2%
2017	2%	5%	2%
2016	2%	5%	2%
2015	2%	5%	2%
2014	2%	5%	2%
2008	1%	6%	1%
2007	1%	5%	2%
2006	1%	5%
2005	3%	5%	3%
2004	4%	5%	3%
2003	2%	5%	1%
2002	1%	5%	1%
2001	3%	5%	2%
2000	3%	4%	2%

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White

72%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2023	72%	35%	72%
2022	72%	35%	72%
2021	72%	36%	72%
2020	72%	38%	72%
2019	72%	38%	72%
2018	72%	38%	72%
2017	72%	38%	72%
2016	72%	39%	72%
2015	72%	40%	72%
2014	72%	41%	72%
2013	75%	42%	75%
2012	72%	42%	72%
2011	88%	42%	88%
2010	93%	44%	93%
2009	94%	44%	94%
2008	93%	44%	95%
2007	88%	45%	87%
2006	79%	47%	83%
2005	74%	48%	79%
2004	69%	48%	79%
2003	77%	49%	79%
2002	81%	50%	83%
2001	81%	52%	82%
2000	74%	53%	79%
1999	73%	54%	73%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2023	2%	4%	2%
2022	2%	4%	2%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	2%	3%	2%
2019	2%	3%	2%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	2%	3%	2%
2015	2%	2%	2%
2014	2%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.45

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2023	0.45	0.65	0.45
2022	0.45	0.65	0.45
2021	0.45	0.66	0.45
2020	0.45	0.65	0.45
2019	0.45	0.65	0.45
2018	0.44	0.65	0.44
2017	0.44	0.65	0.44
2016	0.44	0.65	0.44
2015	0.44	0.64	0.44
2014	0.44	0.64	0.44
2013	0.38	0.64	0.38
2012	0.41	0.64	0.41
2011	0.21	0.65	0.21
2010	0.13	0.64	0.13
2009	0.11	0.64	0.12
2008	0.13	0.63	0.09
2007	0.22	0.63	0.24
2006	0.35	0.63	0.32
2005	0.43	0.62	0.36
2004	0.49	0.63	0.35
2003	0.39	0.63	0.36
2002	0.33	0.62	0.30
2001	0.33	0.62	0.30
2000	0.42	0.62	0.35
1999	0.41	0.60	0.41

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Eligible for (10-11)

76%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2011)
Year	New West School	Arizona	New West School District
2011	76%	36%	76%
2010	90%	38%	90%
2009	59%	39%	59%
2008	76%	29%	67%
2007	72%	32%	64%
2006	67%	37%	70%
2005	86%	40%	66%
2004	73%	37%	72%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New West School District

Source: 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?

60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).

How many students attend New West School?

42 students attend New West School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of New West School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does New West School offer ?

New West School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is New West School part of?

New West School is part of New West School District.