Below Average
#8177 of 9,539 schools in CA
Banta Charter
Elementary School · Banta Charter District · Tracy, CA
A charter elementary school in Tracy, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22345 El Rancho Rd., Tracy, CA 95304
- Math 25% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 35:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Banta Charter score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Banta Charter 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tracy), 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
$114,359
Median home value
$869,300
Median rent
$2,299/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Primary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| North ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Tracy Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Banta Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Banta Charter is listed in Banta Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banta Charter
Banta Charter is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Banta Charter District, serving approximately 70 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,177 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banta Charter
What grades does Banta Charter serve?
Banta Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Banta Charter?
Banta Charter has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banta Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Banta Charter is 35:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banta Charter rank in CA?
Banta Charter ranks #8,177 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Banta Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Banta Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Banta Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banta Charter has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Banta Charter a charter school?
Yes, Banta Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Banta Charter a Title I school?
No, Banta Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banta Charter?
78.6% of students at Banta Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (209) 229-4650
- Area population (ZIP 95304)
- 14,818
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 95304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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