Benson Middle School

Benson Unified School District (79226)
360 S PATAGONIA ST
BENSON, AZ 85602
295 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
295
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (61.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    88 (29.8 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Benson Unified School District (79226)
Phone: (520)720-6800
Website: http://bps.bensonsd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 89
Grade 8 108
Gender Ratio