Benson Elementary School vs. Cleveland Elementary School
Should I attend Benson Elementary School or Cleveland Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Benson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cleveland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
592 students
857 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1889 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#714 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
18
Kindergarten Students
114
123
Grade 1 Students
98
145
Grade 2 Students
130
132
Grade 3 Students
116
124
Grade 4 Students
106
156
Grade 5 Students
-
159
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
36%
23%
% Black
17%
16%
% White
40%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%