Whitewater’s public schools score below 79% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 10% of Whitewater’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Whitewater, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Whitewater’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 542 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Whitewater’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 21% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 10% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,464 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Nicolet Middle, then Banning High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Whitewater’s grade
C−: better than 21% of California school districts. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Whitewater, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Whitewater
Nicolet Middle
Grades 6–8 · 966 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Banning
7th grade in Whitewater
Nicolet Middle
Grades 6–8 · 966 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Banning
8th grade in Whitewater
Nicolet Middle
Grades 6–8 · 966 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Banning
9th grade in Whitewater
Banning High
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Banning
10th grade in Whitewater
Banning High
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Banning
11th grade in Whitewater
Banning High
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Banning
12th grade in Whitewater
Banning High
Grades 9–12 · 1,145 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Banning
Whitewater’s public schools are run by Banning Unified School District, which also serves Banning. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Whitewater vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Whitewater’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | C− | Banning Unified |
| Palm Springs | C+ | Palm Springs Unified |
Every school in Whitewater
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Whitewater’s schools
Are Whitewater’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Whitewater children attend score below 79% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Whitewater in?
Banning Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,234 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Whitewater kids go to high school?
Banning High in Banning, with 1,145 students.
What is Whitewater’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Banning Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Whitewater spend per student?
$21,464 in Banning Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Whitewater families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.