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Benson Middle School

Q: Is Benson Middle School a good school?

Benson Middle School ranks 222 nd of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 552 Arizona Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Arizona middle schools

Summary

Benson Middle School is a public middle school in Benson, Arizona, serving 285 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Benson Unified School District, which is ranked 130 out of 289 school districts in the state.

Academically, Benson Middle School performs on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in most subjects. The school stands out with a significantly higher proficiency rate in 8th grade science compared to the district and state. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are also higher than the state averages across 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with some groups, such as Hispanic and low-income students, performing relatively well, while others, like White, Asian, and Special Education students, are in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools.

While Benson Middle School has experienced fluctuating dropout rates, which are generally higher than the state average, the school has also seen an increase in per-student spending and student-teacher ratio in recent years. These changes may indicate a commitment to improving educational resources and support for students, but the impact on student outcomes should be closely monitored.

286

Students ?

22.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,068

Per pupil spending ?

52.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602-6533

(520) 720-6801

District: Benson Unified School District

Students who attend Benson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Benson High School

Feeder schools for Benson Middle School:

Elementary:

Benson Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

Hispanic:

38.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (40% vs 34% meeting standards)

✓Above the Arizona median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg39%

Arizona avg34%

222^nd of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

130^th of 289Benson Unified School District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	222 of 552	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	216 of 550	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.6	213 of 854	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	63.7	196 of 605	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.3	281 of 832	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.8	250 of 605	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.0	182 of 711	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	62.1	213 of 695	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	75.6	141 of 677	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	62.1	161 of 521	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.9	220 of 690	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.6	214 of 787	72.8%	★★★★☆
2012	62.6	267 of 772	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.2	214 of 685	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.6	260 of 692	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.0	209 of 663	68.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	23.3	496 of 573	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	36.0	287 of 404	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	41.8	272 of 606	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	189 of 395	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.3	181 of 386	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	214 of 806	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	49.6	228 of 494	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.1	308 of 820	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.4	185 of 466	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.2	165 of 624	73.6%	★★★★☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	30.5	155 of 166	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	71.9	66 of 345	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	60.3	96 of 329	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	132 of 760	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	61 of 392	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	52.9	268 of 802	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.3	96 of 387	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	110 of 543	79.7%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	79.0	9 of 257	96.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	99 of 344	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	63 of 320	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	131 of 717	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.6	97 of 369	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	85 of 503	83.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	39.0	214 of 379	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.4	208 of 370	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.1	231 of 810	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	52.7	209 of 476	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.1	237 of 818	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	48.3	202 of 435	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	194 of 617	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	76.0	14 of 143	90.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.1	88 of 384	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	35.5	169 of 211	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.8	277 of 650	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	89.7	5 of 159	96.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	28.1	260 of 363	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.5	283 of 789	64.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	29.9	202 of 277	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.5	201 of 288	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.1	324 of 675	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.4	339 of 446	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.9	346 of 780	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.6	220 of 337	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.2	217 of 436	50.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2023)97th percentile+22 vs school

Homeless (2021)96th percentile+30 vs school

Military Connected (2021)90th percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2025)81st percentile+21 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)77th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)71st percentile+11 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)55th percentile-11 vs school

Female (2025)52nd percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)44th percentile-16 vs school

Asian (2021)29th percentile-37 vs school

Special Education (2023)28th percentile-47 vs school

White (2025)27th percentile-33 vs school

African American (2021)13th percentile-53 vs school

Foster Care (2021)7th percentile-60 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%+4 vs state

Science43%+13 vs state

Mathematics34%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)			AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Benson Middle School	Public	5-8	360 S Patagonia St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Benson Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 720-6801	286	13	22.0		152 (53.1%)	4 (1.4%)	111 (38.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	12 (4.2%)	50.7	222^nd of 552 public middle schools	59.8%		53.6	216^th of 550 public middle schools	60.7%	6	37.0	48.0	49.0	29.0	42.0	30.0	43.0	$11,068	$1,325	$492	$3,141	$8,003	$1,249	$9,252

Frequently Asked Questions about Benson Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Benson Middle School?

Students at Benson Middle School are 53% White, 39% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

What district is Benson Middle School in?

Benson Unified School District

What high school do graduates of Benson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Benson Middle School usually go on to attend Benson High School

Is Benson Middle School a good school?

Benson Middle School ranks 222^nd of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 286 students attended Benson Middle School.

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