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Benson Primary School vs. Apache Elementary School

Should you attend Benson Primary School or Apache Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Benson Primary School
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
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7/
10
Top 50%
Apache Elementary School
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Apache Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benson Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Apache Elementary School in Douglas, AZ serves grades K–8 with an enrollment of 12 students and a student–teacher ratio that is not currently available due to no reported teachers for 2023.
Math proficiency at Apache Elementary is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%, placing the school in the top 20% for math proficiency in the state.
Reading proficiency is approximately equal to the state average, with the school reporting 50% compared to the state average of 49% for recent years.
Science proficiency at Apache Elementary is 38%, higher than the state average of 24%, indicating above–average performance in this subject.
Enrollment increased from 6 students in 2022 to 12 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 100% in 2022 to 50% in 2023, showing a notable change in socioeconomic composition.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
515 students
12 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benson Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Apache Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
17% | 83%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benson Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Apache Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
1 teacher
(05-06 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benson Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Apache Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2005-06 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benson Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Apache Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2005-06 school year.

Test Scores

#603 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benson Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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49%
(Top 30% in AZ)
<50%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benson Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Apache Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 1% in AZ)(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benson Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Apache Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benson Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Apache Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
80
3
Grade 1 Students
81
1
Grade 2 Students
83
2
Grade 3 Students
89
2
Grade 4 Students
89
2
Grade 5 Students
82
2
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Benson Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Apache Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benson Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
30%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benson Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Apache Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benson Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
62%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benson Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Apache Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benson Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.53
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benson Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Apache Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benson Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Apache Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benson Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Benson Unified School District (79226) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Apache Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Apache Elementary District (4178) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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