Summary:
Zip code 92230 in Cabazon, California, contains one public elementary school, Cabazon Elementary, serving grades K-5 within the Banning Unified School District.
This school serves a community with significant economic need, and while its academic performance is below state averages, it consistently outperforms the broader Banning Unified district in English, math, and science. A notable strength is its English Language Arts scores, which improve in the upper grades. However, a critical concern is a steep decline in math proficiency, dropping from 35% in 3rd grade to just 9% by 5th grade, which demands urgent attention.
The most pressing challenge is chronic student absenteeism, which at 44% is more than double the state average and severely impacts learning. Despite this and a recent decline in its statewide ranking, the school's ability to perform better than its district suggests effective teaching practices are in place. For parents, understanding the school's relative strengths within a struggling district, alongside its serious attendance and upper-grade math challenges, is key to evaluating its environment.
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