Serving 92 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vivian Banks Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vivian Banks Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vivian Banks Charter's student population of 92 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vivian Banks Charter is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
45%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vivian Banks Charter?
92 students attend Vivian Banks Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vivian Banks Charter students are American Indian, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vivian Banks Charter?
Vivian Banks Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vivian Banks Charter offer ?
Vivian Banks Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vivian Banks Charter part of?
Vivian Banks Charter is part of Bonsall Unified School District.
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