Los Banos Unified School District
School District · Los Banos, California
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,419
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,419
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Evaluating Los Banos Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Los Banos Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Grasslands Elementary
Los Banos · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westside Union Elementary
Los Banos · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Los Banos · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#575 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,419
$1,228 vs California median
District size
11,057 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Los Banos Unified ranks #575 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Los Banos Unified's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grasslands Elementary (7.6/10), Westside Union Elementary (7.1/10), and Crossroads Alternative Education Center (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Los Banos Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Los Banos Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Los Banos Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grasslands Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Westside Union Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Crossroads Alternative Education Center | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Pacheco High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Creekside Junior High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Los Banos High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Charleston Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mercey Springs Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Henry Miller Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Los Banos Junior High | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Los Banos Unified
Los Banos Unified is a Los Banos, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 11,057 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. The district invests $16,419 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Los Banos Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grasslands Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Los Banos Unified students show an average math proficiency of 28.4% and ELA proficiency of 36.0%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Los Banos Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Los Banos Unified with test data.
Schools in Los Banos Unified
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Los Banos
- Total Enrollment
- 11,057
- Teachers (FTE)
- 465
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Los Banos Unified?
Los Banos Unified has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Los Banos Unified?
The average composite rating for Los Banos Unified is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Los Banos Unified?
Los Banos Unified spends $16,419 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Banos Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Los Banos Unified is 23.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Los Banos Unified?
Grasslands Elementary is the highest-rated school in Los Banos Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Los Banos Unified?
Across schools in Los Banos Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Los Banos Unified compare to other districts in California?
Los Banos Unified has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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