New West School in Benson, AZ serves 42 students from kindergarten through 8th grade, with a majority white student population of 30 out of 42, alongside Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hawaiian, and multiracial students.
Math proficiency at New West School was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 34% and the district average of 12%, showing a decline from 40% in 2019.
Reading proficiency declined to 20% in 2022, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40% and roughly equal to the district average of 20%.
Science proficiency rose to 50% in 2022, surpassing the state average of 24% but falling below the district proficiency of 69%.
The school's overall ranking dropped from #894 in 2010 to #719 in 2014 before falling to #1091 in 2013 and #1052 in 2012; this indicates fluctuating but generally lower rankings over the recent decade.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
72%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
76%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New West School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend New West School?
42 students attend New West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of New West School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does New West School offer ?
New West School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New West School part of?
New West School is part of New West School District.
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