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Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Summary:

Benson Digital Learning Center Online is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Benson, Arizona, which is part of the Benson Unified School District. With a student population of just 35 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school has shown some strengths, such as a high 93.3% four-year graduation rate, but also faces challenges, including relatively high dropout rates ranging from 6.9% to 18.5% over the past several years.

Academically, Benson Digital Learning Center Online has demonstrated mixed performance compared to the district and state averages. While the school has outperformed in some areas, such as 11th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science, it has underperformed in others, like 8th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio have also fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting potential resource challenges.

Overall, Benson Digital Learning Center Online appears to have both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's high graduation rate is a positive indicator, but its relatively high dropout rates and inconsistent academic performance across different subjects and grade levels warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure the success of all its students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 197 E 7th St
       Benson, AZ  85602-6629

(520) 720-6702

District: Benson Unified School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $2,634 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  80.0 Help
Number of students:  48

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.9%
Hispanic:
18.8%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Compare Details Benson Digital Learning Center Online is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Benson Digital Learning Center Online is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Benson Digital Learning Center Online is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benson Digital Learning Center Online is 80. (See more...)
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Compare Benson Digital Learning Center Online employs 0.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benson Digital Learning Center Online is $2,634.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Benson Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benson Unified School District 137th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benson Digital Learning Center Online

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.62 567th 1226 53.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.53 1002nd 1219 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.43 491st 1220 59.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.74 265th 1198 77.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.09 1097th 1161 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 85.77 58th 787 92.6%
2021 20.77 682nd 832 18.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.72 714th 818 12.7%
2022 72.95 86th 476 81.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.12 661st 780 15.3%
2022 43.57 276th 446 38.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 22.73 387th 491 21.2%
2021 78.46 93rd 509 81.7%
2022 54.77 151st 464 67.5%
2023 52.57 181st 469 61.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.79 23rd 168 86.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.59 66th 492 86.6%
2022 57.00 141st 456 69.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.86 161st 455 64.6%
2023 58.03 161st 429 62.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.79 1st 441 99.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.00 87th 448 80.6%
2022 46.67 190th 409 53.5%
2023 39.02 231st 371 37.7%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Benson Digital Learning Center Online

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 26 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 36
2012 11 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 15
2013 8 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 11
2014 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10
2015 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7
2016 7 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 10
2017 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6
2018 5 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 7
2019 7 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 11
2020 9 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 11
2021 51 2 0 14 0 0 1 0 68
2022 36 1 0 13 1 0 1 0 52
2023 28 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 35
2024 35 0 1 9 0 1 2 0 48

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

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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 Online

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 36 1.1 32.7 8.3
2012 15 1.4 10.3 20
2013 11 1.1 10.0 n/a
2014 10 1.1 9.0 n/a
2015 7 0.0 n/a n/a
2016 10 0.0 n/a 30
2017 6 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 7 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 11 0.0 n/a n/a
2020 11 n/a n/a n/a
2021 68 2.0 34.0 n/a
2022 52 0.6 86.6 n/a
2023 35 0.5 70.0 n/a
2024 48 0.6 80.0 n/a

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 Online

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 36 1.1 32.7 8.3
2012 15 1.4 10.3 20
2013 11 1.1 10.0 n/a
2014 10 1.1 9.0 n/a
2015 7 0.0 n/a n/a
2016 10 0.0 n/a 30
2017 6 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 7 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 11 0.0 n/a n/a
2020 11 n/a n/a n/a
2021 68 2.0 34.0 n/a
2022 52 0.6 86.6 n/a
2023 35 0.5 70.0 n/a
2024 48 0.6 80.0 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benson Digital Learning Center Online

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $09 (0.3%) $07 (0.2%) $25 (0.7%) $2,367 (70.0%) $1,000 (29.6%) $3,367 (99.5%) $3,383
2020 $01 (0.1%) $10 (0.7%) $12 (0.8%) $797 (53.7%) $677 (45.6%) $1,474 (99.3%) $1,485
2021 $1,347 (30.6%) $564 (12.8%) $3,259 (74.2%) $1,776 (40.4%) $707 (16.1%) $2,483 (56.5%) $4,395
2022 $640 (24.3%) $362 (13.7%) $1,642 (62.3%) $1,202 (45.6%) $430 (16.3%) $1,633 (62.0%) $2,634

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benson Digital Learning Center Online

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 Students1135
 218.2%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White728
 300%
Two or More Races01

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In the 2023-24 school year, 48 students attended Benson Digital Learning Center Online.

Students at Benson Digital Learning Center Online are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.


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