Banning Independent Study

Banning Independent Study serves 64 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Banning Independent Study's student population of 64 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
64 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Banning Independent Study is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
55%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banning Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Banning Independent Study is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Banning Independent Study?
64 students attend Banning Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Banning Independent Study students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banning Independent Study?
Banning Independent Study has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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