Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Benson Digital Learning Center Online ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benson Digital Learning Center Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Benson Digital Learning Center Online's student population of 48 students has grown by 336% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Benson Digital Learning Center Online ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Digital Learning Center Online is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
73%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Digital Learning Center Online's ranking?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online is ranked #1216 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benson Digital Learning Center Online?
The graduation rate of Benson Digital Learning Center Online is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center Online?
48 students attend Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Benson Digital Learning Center Online students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson Digital Learning Center Online?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Digital Learning Center Online offer ?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Benson Digital Learning Center Online part of?
Benson Digital Learning Center Online is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).
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