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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 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,425 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 10% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
4,425 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Banning Unified School District, which is ranked #1810 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1800 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall district rank of Banning Unified School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall district rank of Banning Unified School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/77604000/77603840/banning-unified-school-district-chart-b5MOX63.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banning Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banning Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/77604000/77603840/banning-unified-school-district-chart-fCTi6c.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banning Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banning Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/77604000/77603840/banning-unified-school-district-chart-DynXIg.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Banning Unified School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Banning Unified School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/77604000/77603840/banning-unified-school-district-chart-blj8MUh.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
102 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
219 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,205 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
56%
# Black Students
302 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
455 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
355
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
384
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
344
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
368
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
321
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
301
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
362
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
340
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
308
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
378
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,809 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,952 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$116,387 MM
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Spending
$84 MM
$107,188 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Banning Unified School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Banning Unified School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/77604000/77603840/banning-unified-school-district-chart-sDkU1l.png)
Revenue / Student
$19,809
$19,801
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Banning Unified School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Banning Unified School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/77604000/77603840/banning-unified-school-district-chart-ScaDFC.png)
Spending / Student
$18,952
$18,236
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Banning Unified School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Banning Unified School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/77604000/77603840/banning-unified-school-district-chart-5FN7X0.png)
Best Banning Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banning Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0268
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 N. San Gorgonio Ave.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0264
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0264
Grades: K-5
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Banning High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 W. W.ward
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0285
Grades: 9-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #44.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0250
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #55.
Cabazon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50575 Carmen Ave.
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 922-0252
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 922-0252
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Hemmerling Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1928 W. Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0254
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0254
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Hoffer Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 E. Hoffer St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0257
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0257
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Nicolet Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E. Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-0280
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: n/an/a
671 N. Florida St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Grades: K
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
771 W. Williams
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-8181
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-8181
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,425 students.
What is the rank of Banning Unified School District?
Banning Unified School District is ranked #1810 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
73% of Banning Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% 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 $18,952 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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