Benson Digital Learning Center

Summary:

Benson Digital Learning Center is a public high school in Benson, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 43 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While part of the Benson Unified School District, which is ranked 184 out of 540 districts in the state, Benson Digital Learning Center has faced significant academic challenges compared to nearby schools like Benson High School and St. David High School.

Benson Digital Learning Center has a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the nearby schools, but its statewide ranking is lower, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 46.1% to 100% in recent years. The school also has significantly higher dropout rates, reaching as high as 21.5% in 2016-2017, compared to just 1.3% at Benson High School in 2019-2020. Academically, Benson Digital Learning Center lags behind, with only 11% of students proficient in English Language Arts in 2020-2021, compared to 39% in the district and 38% statewide.

The data suggests that Benson Digital Learning Center is underperforming in several key areas, including academic proficiency, graduation rates, and dropout rates. These disparities may be linked to the school's lower per-student spending compared to Benson High School, as well as potential demographic and resource allocation factors. Understanding the underlying reasons for these challenges and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in helping Benson Digital Learning Center improve its educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602-6629

(520) 720-6702

District: Benson Unified School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,529

Student/teacher ratio: 43.0

Number of students: 43

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

32.6%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benson Digital Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Benson Digital Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (32.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benson Digital Learning Center is 43. (See more...)

Compare Benson Digital Learning Center employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benson Digital Learning Center is $7,529.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Benson Digital Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Benson Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benson Unified School District 144^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benson Digital Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Benson Digital Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	14.86	343^rd	395	13.2%
2012	62.05	184^th	471	60.9%
2013	43.45	273^rd	491	44.4%
2021	21.73	397^th	509	22.0%
2023	36.43	262^nd	469	44.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benson Digital Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.02	277^th	347	20.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Benson Digital Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.55	302^nd	492	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Benson Digital Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.46	408^th	492	17.1%
2023	45.69	204^th	429	52.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Benson Digital Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%

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Rank History for White students at Benson Digital Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.15	352^nd	448	21.4%
2023	42.95	217^th	371	41.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Benson Digital Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	26	0	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	36
2006	31	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	39
2007	31	0	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	44
2008	34	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	39
2009	28	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	36
2010	19	1	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	28
2011	25	0	0	7	0	0	0	32
2012	24	1	0	8	0	0	0	33
2013	19	0	0	10	1	0	0	30
2014	18	0	0	8	1	0	1	28
2015	24	1	0	11	0	0	1	37
2016	21	1	0	3	0	1	1	27
2017	22	1	0	2	0	0	0	25
2018	10	1	0	3	1	0	1	16
2019	22	1	0	8	0	0	0	31
2020	18	2	0	8	0	0	0	28
2021	31	1	0	12	3	0	2	49
2022	29	0	0	14	2	0	0	45
2023	28	0	0	14	0	0	1	43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benson Digital Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	36	n/a	n/a	30.6
2006	39	n/a	n/a	38.5
2007	44	1.0	44.0	n/a
2008	39	1.0	39.0	10.3
2009	36	1.0	36.0	25
2010	28	1.0	28.0	28.6
2011	32	n/a	n/a	28.1
2012	33	n/a	n/a	15.2
2013	30	n/a	n/a	66.7
2014	28	n/a	n/a	50
2015	37	n/a	n/a	62.2
2016	27	n/a	n/a	22.2
2017	25	0.0	n/a	60
2018	16	1.0	16.0	62.5
2019	31	0.0	n/a	35.5
2020	28	n/a	n/a	46.4
2021	49	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	45	1.0	45.0	24.4
2023	43	1.0	43.0	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benson Digital Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	36	n/a	n/a	30.6
2006	39	n/a	n/a	38.5
2007	44	1.0	44.0	n/a
2008	39	1.0	39.0	10.3
2009	36	1.0	36.0	25
2010	28	1.0	28.0	28.6
2011	32	n/a	n/a	28.1
2012	33	n/a	n/a	15.2
2013	30	n/a	n/a	66.7
2014	28	n/a	n/a	50
2015	37	n/a	n/a	62.2
2016	27	n/a	n/a	22.2
2017	25	0.0	n/a	60
2018	16	1.0	16.0	62.5
2019	31	0.0	n/a	35.5
2020	28	n/a	n/a	46.4
2021	49	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	45	1.0	45.0	24.4
2023	43	1.0	43.0	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benson Digital Learning Center

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$09 (0.1%)	$77 (1.2%)	$94 (1.4%)	$5,020 (76.7%)	$1,435 (21.9%)	$6,455 (98.7%)	$6,541
2020	$01 (0.0%)	$302 (3.9%)	$304 (3.9%)	$6,217 (79.9%)	$1,259 (16.2%)	$7,475 (96.1%)	$7,779
2021	$130 (1.7%)	$785 (10.1%)	$1,046 (13.5%)	$5,177 (66.8%)	$1,653 (21.3%)	$6,831 (88.2%)	$7,746
2022	$167 (2.2%)	$890 (11.8%)	$1,224 (16.3%)	$5,463 (72.6%)	$1,009 (13.4%)	$6,472 (86.0%)	$7,529

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benson Digital Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	31	43	38.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	14	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	28	27.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.5%	55.8%	20.3%

Schools Near Benson Digital Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Benson Digital Learning Center	Public	9-12	197 E 7th St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Benson Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6702	43	1	43.0	55.8%	28 (65.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)			$7,529	$167	$890	$1,224	$5,463	$1,009	$6,472
CTD - Benson High School	Public	9-12	360 S Patagonia St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6873	2				2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$08	$00			$00	$08	$08
Benson High School	Public	9-12	360 S Patagonia St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Benson Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6841	443	28	16.0	37.9%	298 (67.3%)	7 (1.6%)	114 (25.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.1%)	49.7	120^th of 259 public high schools	53.7%		69.3	122^nd of 469 public high schools	74.0%	2	40.0	38.0	$11,991	$591	$491	$1,673	$8,849	$2,060	$10,909
St David High School	Public	9-12	70 E Patton St	Saint David	85630	Cochise County	St David Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-4781	125	11	10.9	39.2%	105 (84.0%)	1 (0.8%)	16 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	44.0		$6,844	$293	$83	$669	$5,572	$896	$6,468
CTD - St. David High School	Public	9-12	70 E Patton St	Saint David	85630	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-4781	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Benson Digital Learning Center

How many students attend Benson Digital Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 43 students attended Benson Digital Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Benson Digital Learning Center?

Students at Benson Digital Learning Center are 65% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Benson Digital Learning Center in?

Benson Unified School District

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