Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benchmark School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benchmark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Benchmark School's student population of 364 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benchmark School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benchmark School is 0.35, 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
#86 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
10%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
80%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Benchmark School's ranking?
Benchmark School is ranked #86 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benchmark School?
364 students attend Benchmark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Benchmark School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Benchmark School offer ?
Benchmark School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benchmark School part of?
Benchmark School is part of Benchmark School Inc. (10972) School District.
In what neighborhood is Benchmark School located?
Benchmark School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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