Summary:
The Banta Unified school district in California has only one school, Banta Elementary, which serves grades K-8 with 199 students. The school's performance and characteristics suggest significant challenges, with consistently low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
Banta Unified is ranked 1517 out of 1568 school districts in California and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Banta Elementary is ranked 5281 out of 5862 California elementary schools and has also received a 0 out of 5 star rating. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past year, and its test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the highest proficiency rate at just 33.33% in 3rd grade Mathematics.
Additionally, Banta Elementary has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 30.1%, which is much higher than the state average. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 77.39% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic challenges likely contribute to the school's academic struggles and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Banta Elementary.
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