Los Banos Unified
Los Banos Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.3/100 — 8.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Pacheco High at 53/100, where 13.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,973 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 30.9/100 | 9 | 9.6% | 21.2% |
| High | Developing 45.2/100 | 4 | 6.3% | 29.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Los Banos Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Los Banos Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 33.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.9%, 5.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Pacheco High leads the district at 53 with 13.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Los Banos Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Los Banos Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Los Banos Unified spends $13,973 per student in current expenditures — $842 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Los Banos Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9 — 12.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Grasslands Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 15.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grasslands Elementary Los Banos Unified Culture First | 15.4% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Charleston Elementary Los Banos Unified Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 37/100 |
| 3 | Westside Union Elementary Los Banos Unified On the Rise | 12.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | Volta Elementary Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 5 | Lorena Falasco Elementary Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 11.9% | Developing 30/100 |
| 6 | R. M. Miano Elementary Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | Los Banos Elementary Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 9 | Henry Miller Elementary Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 19/100 |
High Schools (4)
Los Banos Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.2 — 2.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Pacheco High with a Scope Score of 53 and 13.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacheco High Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Los Banos High Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 9.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | San Luis High (Continuation) Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 2.0% | Developing 40/100 |
| 4 | Crossroads Alternative Education Center Los Banos Unified Building Momentum | 0.9% | Developing 36/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Los Banos Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology