Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benson Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benson Primary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benson Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Primary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Primary School's ranking?
Benson Primary School is ranked #774 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Benson Primary School often compared to?
Benson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apache Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benson Primary School?
560 students attend Benson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Benson Primary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Primary School?
Benson Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Primary School offer ?
Benson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benson Primary School part of?
Benson Primary School is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).
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