Banning USD Students Show 'Notable Academic Growth' In Assessment Test Results

BANNING, CA —The California Department of Education released the official 2024–25 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results to the public on October 9, 2025, and Banning Unified School District (Banning USD) shared in a recent news release that its students achieved notable academic growth — particularly in mathematics and science, where the District outpaced both Riverside County and the State of California in year-over-year improvement.

The CAASPP measures how well students meet California’s academic standards through the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBA) for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, and the California Science Test (CAST) for science.

From the 2023–24 to 2024–25 school years, Banning USD showed increases in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards across all core subjects, with the greatest gains in math and science.

These results demonstrate that Banning USD students are making measurable progress, with science performance showing especially strong advancement.

“This achievement is a reflection of our District vision to prepare, inspire, and educate our students for success,” said Superintendent Terrance Davis. “Our growth represents the hard work and commitment of our teachers, staff, and students. It also reflects the strong partnerships we have built with our families and community—working together to ensure every student is prepared to achieve their full potential.”

“The instructional progress seen in these results is the product of focused, intentional effort,” said Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. “Through high-quality professional development, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to student engagement, we are building the foundation for sustained academic success. Our educators continue to make an instructional impact that is directly benefiting our students’ achievement.”

Highlights by Subject Area

English Language Arts (ELA)

• The percentage of Banning USD students meeting or exceeding standard increased from 25.99% in 2023–24 to 27.43% in 2024–25, with the strongest growth in 11th grade (+12.01%) and 5th grade (+5.98%).
• Riverside County increased from 42.01% to 44.32%, while the state rose from 47.04% to 48.82%.

Mathematics

• Banning USD increased from 13.43% in 2023–24 to 15.30% in 2024–25, with significant growth in 11th grade (+7.75%) and 7th grade (+5.96%).● Riverside County improved from 28.08% to 29.78%, and the state from 35.54% to 37.30%.

Science

• Banning USD saw the most substantial increase, rising from 12.6% in 2023–24 to18.44% in 2024–25.
• Growth was strongest in 11th grade (+11.24%) and 5th grade (+7.62%).● Riverside County increased from 25.16% to 26.78%, while the state grew from 30.7% to 32.66%.

Banning Unified School District continues to prioritize academic excellence, instructional innovation, and collaboration to support every student’s success.For more information about academic progress and District programs, visit www.banning.k12.ca.us