Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Banning Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Banning Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Banning Independent Study's student population of 84 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banning Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banning Independent Study is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6584 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banning Independent Study's ranking?
Banning Independent Study is ranked #6584 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banning Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Banning Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Banning Independent Study?
84 students attend Banning Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Banning Independent Study students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banning Independent Study?
Banning Independent Study has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Banning Independent Study offer ?
Banning Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Banning Independent Study part of?
Banning Independent Study is part of Banning Unified School District.
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