BENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Benson Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Benson Unified School District (79226) school district, located in Benson, AZ with about 280 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Benson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benson Middle School, located at 360 S. Patagonia Street in Benson, Arizona, serves as a core educational pillar within the Benson Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and personal responsibility for students during their critical middle school years. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to bridge the transition from elementary education to high school, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for the challenges of secondary learning.

In addition to its academic offerings, Benson Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school leverages its role within the small, tight-knit Benson community to offer a personalized approach to education, often prioritizing teacher-student mentorship and extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website, which serves as a central hub for academic calendars, district resources, and essential school-wide announcements.

For more information, contact Benson Middle School at (520) 720-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

360 S Patagonia Street
Benson, AZ 85602
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BENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Benson, AZ with about 280 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
280
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 280 students

White
65.4%
Hispanic/Latino
30.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.