Excellent
#216 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 11% in state
Benchmark School
Elementary School · Benchmark School Inc. (10972) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter elementary school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4120 E ACOMA DR, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Benchmark School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benchmark School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,331
Median home value
$387,900
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Language PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Indian Bend Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Scottsdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Whispering Wind AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benchmark School Inc. (10972)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Benchmark School is listed in Benchmark School Inc. (10972); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benchmark School
Benchmark School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Benchmark School Inc. (10972), serving approximately 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benchmark School
What grades does Benchmark School serve?
Benchmark School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Benchmark School?
Benchmark School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
How does Benchmark School rank in AZ?
Benchmark School ranks #216 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Benchmark School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benchmark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benchmark School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benchmark School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benchmark School a charter school?
Yes, Benchmark School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Benchmark School a Title I school?
No, Benchmark School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (602) 765-3582
- Area population (ZIP 85032)
- 70,447
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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