How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benson Middle School | Old Vail Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benson, AZ | Vail, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 286 | 811 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.7% | 12.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benson Middle School | Old Vail Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,829 | $10,071 |
| District | Benson Unified School District | Vail School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benson Middle School | Old Vail Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 51.7% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.8% | 34.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benson Middle School | Old Vail Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 852:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.7% | 37.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 47 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.