Apache Elementary School vs. Benson Primary School
Should you attend Apache Elementary School or Benson Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Apache Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Overview
Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Apache Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
12 students
560 students
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
(05-06 School Year Data)
(05-06 School Year Data)
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
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19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#774 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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8
Kindergarten Students
1
97
Grade 1 Students
2
83
Grade 2 Students
3
96
Grade 3 Students
2
95
Grade 4 Students
2
82
Grade 5 Students
-
97
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
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32%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
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4%
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Diversity Score
0.29
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
