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Benson Unified School District (79226)

School District · Benson, Arizona

Students: 1,300
Teachers (FTE): 72

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,300

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#107 of 203

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,829

$347 vs Arizona median

District size

1,300 students

Smaller than Arizona median

The short answer

Benson Unified School District (79226) ranks #107 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Benson Unified School District (79226)'s schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benson High School (7.7/10), Benson Middle School (6.5/10), and Benson Primary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Benson Primary School

STAAR proficiency rose +0.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Benson Unified School District (79226) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226)

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Benson High School7.7 / 10
2Benson Middle School6.5 / 10
3Benson Primary School6.0 / 10
4Benson Digital Learning Center Online5.0 / 10
5Benson Digital Learning Center5.0 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Benson Unified School District (79226)

Benson Unified School District (79226) is a Benson, Arizona school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $10,829 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Benson Unified School District (79226) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Benson High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Benson Unified School District (79226) students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency46.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency55.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Benson Unified School District (79226) with test data.

Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226)

5 schools

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Benson
Total Enrollment
1,300
Teachers (FTE)
72
District spending per student
$10,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benson Unified School District (79226)?

Benson Unified School District (79226) has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Benson Unified School District (79226)?

The average composite rating for Benson Unified School District (79226) is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Benson Unified School District (79226)?

Benson Unified School District (79226)'s district-level spending was $10,829 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Benson Unified School District (79226)?

The average student-teacher ratio in Benson Unified School District (79226) is 18.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Benson Unified School District (79226)?

Benson High School is the highest-rated school in Benson Unified School District (79226) with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Benson Unified School District (79226)?

Across schools in Benson Unified School District (79226) with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Benson Unified School District (79226) compare to other districts in Arizona?

Benson Unified School District (79226) has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
46.3%
ELA Proficiency
55.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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