Benson Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction BENSON, AZ Grades 05–08 Town: Distant Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ SchoolScore™ C (64)

Benson Middle School is a public Middle school located in BENSON, ARIZONA, operated by the Benson Unified School District (79226) school district. It serves grades 05–08.

Key statistics: 286 students enrolled; a 22:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Middle School Average
Enrollment
286.0
State avg: 507.0
▼ 44% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
22:1
State avg: 17.8:1
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
Benson Middle School
NCESSCH ID
040021201120
State School ID
AZ-79226-4794
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
360 S PATAGONIA ST
City
BENSON
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85602
County
Cochise County
Metro Area
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
0406
State Leg. Upper
04019
State Leg. Lower
04019
Latitude
31.96403
Longitude
-110.299
Grades Offered
5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
286
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.0
Teachers FTE
📐
22:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 111 38.8%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Benson Unified School District (79226)
LEAID
0400212
State LEA ID
AZ-79226
Phone
(520)720-6700
Website
http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BENSON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$19,152K
Federal Revenue
$3,929K
State Revenue
$9,534K
Local Revenue
$5,689K
Total Expenditure
$17,024K
Instruction Exp.
$7,576K
Support Services
$6,453K
Other Current Exp.
$785K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benson Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benson Middle School?
286 students are enrolled at Benson Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benson Middle School have?
Benson Middle School has 13.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22:1.
What grades does Benson Middle School serve?
Benson Middle School serves grades 05 through 08.
Is Benson Middle School a charter school?
Benson Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benson Middle School located in?
Benson Middle School is located in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Benson Middle School belong to?
Benson Middle School is part of the Benson Unified School District (79226) school district.
How much does Benson Unified School District (79226) spend per student?
The Benson Unified School District (79226) district spends approximately $59,524,476 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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