Jim Maples Academy
Tel:
(559)781-1658
- Jim Maples Academy serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jim Maples Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Jim Maples Academy's student population of 452 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jim Maples Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jim Maples Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #7751 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 17% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jim Maples Academy is Summit Charter Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Burton Community Day (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Porterville Burton Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 2-8 | 5 students
0.0 miles
264 N. W.wood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)781-8020 0.0 2-8 5 - Porterville Burton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 585 students
0.2 miles
2375 W. Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-2401 0.2 K-6 585 - Porterville Summit Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2023 students
0.8 miles
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-5902 0.8 K-12 2023 - Porterville Burton Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 588 students
1.1 miles
1155 N. Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)781-2671 1.1 7-8 588 - Porterville Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 598 students
1.1 miles
1873 W. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-0310 1.1 K-6 598
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