Benson Primary School vs. Apache Elementary School
Should I attend Benson Primary School or Apache 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
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Apache Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 528 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Apache Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
528 students
6 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
33% | 67%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
1 teacher
(05-06 School Year Data)
(05-06 School Year Data)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
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Kindergarten Students
77
1
Grade 1 Students
89
1
Grade 2 Students
78
1
Grade 3 Students
86
1
Grade 4 Students
92
1
Grade 5 Students
92
-
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
33%
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% Black
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% White
60%
100%
% Hawaiian
2%
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% Two or more races
4%
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Diversity Score
0.53
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
17%