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Banning Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,234 students in Banning Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Banning Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
4,234 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Banning Unified School District, which is ranked #1733 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1725 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
82%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
75%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
9%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,014 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,321 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$90 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,014
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,321
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Banning Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Cabazon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50575 Carmen Ave.
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 922-0252
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 922-0252
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 North San Gorgonio Ave.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0264
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0264
Gr: K-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Hemmerling Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1928 West Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0254
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0254
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Banning High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Westward
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Hoffer Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 East Hoffer St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0257
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0257
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 West Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Nicolet Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
671 North Florida St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Gr: K | 86 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,234 students.
What is the rank of Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District is ranked #1733 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Banning Unified School District?
75% of Banning Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Banning Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,321 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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