Summary:
Zip code 92230 in Cabazon, California, contains one public elementary school, Cabazon Elementary, serving grades K-5 within the Banning Unified School District.
Cabazon Elementary serves a high-need community, with over 92% of its 268 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school performs better than its district averages in English, math, and science, which is notable given the Banning Unified district ranks in the bottom 13% statewide. However, the school's own statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, placing it in the 30th percentile for California elementary schools. A significant area of concern is chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 44.1% that is more than double the state average.
Key academic data shows 36% of students are proficient in English and 23% in math, both below state averages. Performance varies by grade, with fifth-grade math proficiency dropping sharply to 9%. The school spends over $17,000 per student, which is above the state average, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. For parents, the analysis highlights that while the school outperforms its struggling district, addressing high absenteeism and supporting consistent academic growth, especially in upper-grade math, are critical challenges.
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