About This School
Los Banos Junior High School is located in Los Banos, CA and is in Los Banos Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1407 students in grades 7-8.
Los Banos Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Los Banos Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Los Banos Junior High School had an API growth score of 744 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Los Banos Junior High School's 2010 base score was 710 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Los Banos Junior High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Los Banos Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Los Banos Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Los Banos Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Los Banos Junior High School had an API growth score of 744 in 2010. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Los Banos Junior High School's 2010 base score was 710 and the school did meet its 2010 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Los Banos Junior High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Los Banos Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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Los Banos Unified District Spending
$7,999Per Pupil
The Los Banos Unified spends $7,999 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Banos Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Los Banos Adventist School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Valley Los Banos Community Day School 8.7 miles |  |
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| Westside High School 12.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 7-8
- Los Banos Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Los Banos Junior High School1750 San Luis St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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Reading
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English Language Arts
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37%
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46%
Math
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39%
Algebra I
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43%
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43%
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38%
English Language Arts
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34%
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34%
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41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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39%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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27%
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Mathematics
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Reading
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41%
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41%
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Spelling
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51%
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51%
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English Language Arts
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39%
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39%
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49%
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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English Language Arts
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54%
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Math
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Algebra I
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35%
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35%
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44%
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English Language Arts
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37%
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48%
General Mathematics
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26%
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26%
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30%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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41%
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56%
Social Science Grade 8
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34%
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34%
state
42%
Algebra I
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35%
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14%
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28%
General Mathematics
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26%
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24%
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26%
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English Language Arts
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46%
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46%
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55%
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Math
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46%
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46%
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49%
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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52%
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52%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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43%
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43%
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47%
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Algebra I
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59%
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17%
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31%
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General Mathematics
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38%
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37%
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27%
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English Language Arts
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39%
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39%
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57%
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Math
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39%
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39%
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50%
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Algebra I
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45%
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45%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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46%
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45%
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57%
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General Mathematics
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28%
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28%
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32%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1407
41%
42%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Los Banos Junior High School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
77%
Two or More Races
17%
Black
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Los Banos Junior High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Los Banos Junior High School
this school has taught me alot of things about life. i am gradguating from LBJHS in 2 days! one of my favorite teachers are Mr. Foster! [7th Grade History Teacher] the BEST teacher in the world!
Submitted by a Current Student on May 31, 2011
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