Benson Elementary School vs. Cooper Academy
Should you attend Benson Elementary School or Cooper Academy? 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
Benson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Cooper Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Benson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
603 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1490 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-54%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
5
Kindergarten Students
102
66
Grade 1 Students
123
77
Grade 2 Students
133
68
Grade 3 Students
99
89
Grade 4 Students
127
76
Grade 5 Students
-
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
35%
31%
% Black
18%
35%
% White
38%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
