Benson Middle School

Benson, AZ 85602

Phone: (520) 720-6700
Fax: (520) 720-6709
District: Benson Unified School District

7

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades 5-8 • 333 students

Benson Middle School serves grades 5-8 in the Benson Unified School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.

Benson Middle School is a public school in the Benson Unified School District located in Benson, AZ. The principal of Benson Middle School is Tara Finch. As of 2014, the students are 68.2% White, non-Hispanic; 24.3% Hispanic; 2.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.1% Native American or Native Alaskan; 1.5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.9% Multiracial; and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 55.9% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity School District State
White, non-Hispanic 68.2% 70.1% 40.7%
Hispanic 24.3% 24.6% 44.1%
Black, non-Hispanic 2.7% 2.3% 5.2%
Native American or Native Alaskan 2.1% 1.3% 4.8%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.5% 0.7% 2.8%
Multiracial 0.9% 0.6% 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%

Student Subgroups

Subgroup School District State
Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program 55.9% — —
English learners — 1.2% —
# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Cimmaron Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Sierra Vista AZ 28.1 mi
2 Pueblo del sol Neighborhood/Subdivision Sierra Vista AZ 30.8 mi
3 Austin Point Neighborhood/Subdivision Tucson AZ 31.8 mi
4 Canyon De Flores Neighborhood/Subdivision Sierra Vista AZ 32.9 mi
5 Crow Creek Townhomes Neighborhood/Subdivision Tucson AZ 40.8 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Old Spanish Trail/Harrison Area Tucson AZ 31.8 mi
2 Foothills Tucson AZ 39.3 mi
3 Reid Park and Zoo Area Tucson AZ 40.2 mi
4 Allegro Tucson AZ 41.8 mi
5 Artistic District Tucson AZ 42.4 mi
Base Distance
Fort Huachuca 28.6 mi.
Davis Monthan AFB 37.2 mi.
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