For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 330 students in Benson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Middle School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Benson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Benson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
197 E 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
New West School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Visions Unlimited Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1275 East Barney Lane
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Middle School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Benson?
2 public middle schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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