Nicolet Middle

Banning is a small desert community tucked between the San Bernardino Mountains and the Coachella Valley, and Nicolet Middle serves the families who call this working-class city home. The school faces real academic challenges, with English and math scores landing in the bottom tier statewide, though science is a relative bright spot where students show more competitive performance. Families who are deeply involved in their children's education and looking to supplement with tutoring or enrichment programs may find the most success here, as Nicolet benefits from a tight-knit community feel even as it works to close persistent achievement gaps.