Porterville Unified School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 22 public schools in Porterville Unified School District, serving 14,429 students.
- Public school in Porterville Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Porterville Unified School District are Harmony Magnet Academy, Santa Fe Elementary School and Monache High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Porterville Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.portervilleschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (559)793-2400 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 22 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 14,429 Students | 6,196,381 Students |
| # of Teachers | 593 Teachers | 264,762 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Porterville Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,005 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 81% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 48% |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 297 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 381 Students | 719,628 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 11,698 Students | 3,366,787 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 81% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 71 Students | 337,803 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,660 Students | 1,437,368 Students |
| % White Students | 12% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 60 Students | 28,797 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 262 Students | 273,034 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 946 | 530,332 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 814 | 455,112 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 763 | 454,412 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 763 | 446,053 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 839 | 465,277 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 897 | 470,673 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 870 | 484,739 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 859 | 474,585 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 897 | 472,087 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,689 | 493,582 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,672 | 481,886 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,705 | 473,644 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,715 | 485,844 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,261 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,675. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,353 is less than the state average of $10,743. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $128 MM | $18 MM |
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| Spending | $129 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,261 | $10,675 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,353 | $10,743 |
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Porterville Unified School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Bartlett Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 26%
Rank: Bottom 50%335 N. G St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7100
Grades: 7-8 | 528 students
- Belleview Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 27%
Rank: Bottom 50%197 W. Belleview Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7110
Grades: K-6 | 422 students
- Butterfield Charter High School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7057
Grades: 9-12 | 362 students
- Citrus High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%261 E. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7130
Grades: 9-12 | 149 students
- Granite Hills High School Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Bottom 50%1701 E. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7075
Grades: 9-12 | 1388 students
- Harmony Magnet Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank: Top 10%19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)568-0347
Grades: 9-12 | 529 students
- John J. Doyle Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank: Bottom 50%1045 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7140
Grades: K-6 | 661 students
- Los Robles Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 32%
Rank: Bottom 50%500 E. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7011
Grades: K-6 | 533 students
- Monache High School Math: 27% | Reading: 60%
Rank: Top 50%960 N. Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7150
Grades: 9-12 | 1969 students
- Monte Vista Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank: Bottom 50%701 W. W.field Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7350
Grades: K-6 | 516 students
- Olive Street Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%255 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7190
Grades: K-6 | 694 students
- Pioneer Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%225 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7200
Grades: 6-8 | 822 students
- Porterville High School Magnet School
Math: 23% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 50%465 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7210
Grades: 9-12 | 1925 students
- Prospect Education Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7095
Grades: K-12 | 78 students
- Roche Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 28%
Rank: Bottom 50%388 N. Roche St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7250
Grades: K-6 | 367 students
- Santa Fe Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 30%286 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-6614
Grades: K-5 | 713 students
- Sequoia Middle School Magnet School
Math: 31% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Bottom 50%1450 W. Castle Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)788-0923
Grades: 7-8 | 599 students
- Strathmore High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%22568 Ave. 196
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)568-1731
Grades: 9-12 | 375 students
- Vandalia Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 30%
Rank: Bottom 50%271 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7260
Grades: K-5 | 617 students
- Vine Street Community Day Alternative School140 S. C St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-6650
Grades: 7-12 | 20 students
- West Putnam Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 26%
Rank: Bottom 50%1345 W. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7280
Grades: K-6 | 484 students
- Westfield Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Bottom 50%1151 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-7270
Grades: K-6 | 678 students
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