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#995 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 50% in state
Benson Digital Learning Center
High School · Benson Unified School District (79226) · Benson, AZ
A Benson Unified School District (79226) high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
260 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benson Digital Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benson Digital Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,725
Median home value
$195,500
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Digital Learning Center OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Benson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benson Unified School District (79226)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benson Digital Learning Center is listed in Benson Unified School District (79226); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benson Digital Learning Center
Benson Digital Learning Center is a public high school in Benson, AZ, part of Benson Unified School District (79226), serving approximately 38 students in grades 9th-12th with a 38:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benson Digital Learning Center
What grades does Benson Digital Learning Center serve?
Benson Digital Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center?
Benson Digital Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Digital Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Digital Learning Center is 38:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benson Digital Learning Center rank in AZ?
Benson Digital Learning Center ranks #995 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Benson Digital Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Benson Digital Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Benson Digital Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benson Digital Learning Center has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Benson Digital Learning Center a charter school?
No, Benson Digital Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benson Digital Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Benson Digital Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (520) 720-6702
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 85602)
- 9,860
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 85602; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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