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#834 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 42% in state
Benson Middle School
Middle School · Benson Unified School District (79226) · Benson, AZ
A Benson Unified School District (79226) middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 S PATAGONIA ST, Benson, AZ 85602
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benson Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Benson Middle School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 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 | 0.1 mi | 48 | 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
- #2 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 Middle School is listed in Benson Unified School District (79226); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benson Middle School
Benson Middle School is a public middle school in Benson, AZ, part of Benson Unified School District (79226), serving approximately 285 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benson Middle School
What grades does Benson Middle School serve?
Benson Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Benson Middle School?
Benson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benson Middle School rank in AZ?
Benson Middle School ranks #834 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Benson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benson Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benson Middle School a charter school?
No, Benson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Benson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (520) 720-6801
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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