Summary:
Zip code 92220 in Banning, California, is served by one middle school, Nicolet Middle School, which educates 966 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Banning Unified School District.
Nicolet Middle faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages in English (18.6%), math (8.4%), and science (14.2%). The school's performance is consistent with the wider Banning Unified School District, which is also ranked in the bottom 15% of districts statewide. A major concern is chronic absenteeism, affecting nearly 30% of students, which is substantially higher than the state average and creates a barrier to learning.
Despite spending over $13,000 per student, the school has ranked in the bottom 10% of California middle schools for three consecutive years, indicating persistent difficulties. Performance varies by grade, with 8th graders, particularly in math, struggling the most. The school serves a community with high economic need, as 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the importance of targeted support and resources to address both academic and non-academic barriers to student success.
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