Susan B. Coombs Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (12-13)
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)47%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(12-13)4%
1%
Asian
(12-13)6%
11%
Hispanic
(12-13)64%
53%
Black
(12-13)10%
6%
White
(12-13)14%
25%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(12-13)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
75%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Susan B. Coombs Intermediate?
590 students attend Susan B. Coombs Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Susan B. Coombs Intermediate students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Susan B. Coombs Intermediate offer ?
Susan B. Coombs Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Susan B. Coombs Intermediate part of?
Susan B. Coombs Intermediate is part of Banning Unified School District.
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