Arizona Department of Education | Superintendent of Public Instruction
Arizona Department of Education | Superintendent of Public Instruction
The 675 students who took the AASA/ACT were assessed at four proficiency levels in each subject. Those at proficiency level one and two failed the test, while students who reached the third and fourth proficiency level passed the test.
Of those who passed, most achieved proficiency level three.
Benson Unified School District roughly covers schools within Cochise County and has a main office in Benson.
A 2023 study from Scholaroo.com ranked Arizona last out of all U.S. states in terms of educational success, giving the state poor markets for school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.
Some data provided by the Arizona Department of Education may be incomplete due to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
| School Name | % Who Passed | Number of students tested |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Middle School | 48% | 286 |
| Benson Primary School | 40% | 263 |
| Benson High School | 38% | 99 |
| Benson Digital Learning Center | < 10% | 16 |
| Benson Digital Learning Center Online | < 10% | 16 |
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