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#1223 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Benson Primary School
Elementary School · Benson Unified School District (79226) · Benson, AZ
A Benson Unified School District (79226) elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 S PATAGONIA ST, Benson, AZ 85602
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benson Primary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 Primary 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
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 | 0.2 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Pomerene Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 115 | 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
- #5 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 Primary School is listed in Benson Unified School District (79226); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benson Primary School
Benson Primary School is a public elementary school in Benson, AZ, part of Benson Unified School District (79226), serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,223 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benson Primary School
What grades does Benson Primary School serve?
Benson Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benson Primary School?
Benson Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Primary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benson Primary School rank in AZ?
Benson Primary School ranks #1,223 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Benson Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benson Primary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benson Primary School a charter school?
No, Benson Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benson Primary School a Title I school?
No, Benson Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (520) 720-6708
- 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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