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#7373 of 9,539 schools in CA

Banning Independent Study

School · Banning Unified · Banning, CA

A Banning Unified school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1151 West Wilson St., Banning, CA 92220

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs CA 49% (2024)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-33.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$18,637
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Banning Independent Study score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
49%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2024
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Banning Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,408/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Banning), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,116

Median home value

$324,800

Median rent

$1,499/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7PK–122.7 mi364Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Banning Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$18,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Banning Independent Study is listed in Banning Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Banning Independent Study

Banning Independent Study is a public school in Banning, CA, part of Banning Unified, serving approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,373 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Banning Independent Study

What grades does Banning Independent Study serve?

Banning Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Banning Independent Study?

Banning Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banning Independent Study?

The student-teacher ratio at Banning Independent Study is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Banning Independent Study rank in CA?

Banning Independent Study ranks #7,373 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Banning Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?

Banning Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Banning Independent Study?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Banning Independent Study has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Banning Independent Study a charter school?

No, Banning Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Banning Independent Study a Title I school?

No, Banning Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banning Independent Study?

84.4% of students at Banning Independent Study qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 92220)
33,428
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
42.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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