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1750 San Luis Street, Los Banos, CA 93635-3866
Summary
Los Banos Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 35th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 19.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 686/1,204 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 887/1,204 (26th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 938 |
| Low-Income Students | 794 (84.6%) |
| English Learners | 165 (17.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.5 points from last year and rose 11.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.6% to 41.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 686 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 37% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.0% to 20.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 887 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Los Banos Junior High compare within the district?
Los Banos Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Los Banos Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Los Banos Junior High rank in California?
Los Banos Junior High ranks No. 686 of 1,204 in reading and No. 887 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Los Banos Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.6% meet the reading standard and 18.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Los Banos Junior High compare with other schools in Los Banos?
Los Banos Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Los Banos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los BanosHow does Los Banos Junior High compare with other schools in Merced County?
Los Banos Junior High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Merced County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Merced CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Los Banos Junior HighThis school | 19.6% | 40.6% |
| Creekside Junior High | 14.4% | 27.4% |
