Jim Maples Academy
Tel:
(559)781-1658
- Jim Maples Academy serves 445 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Jim Maples Academy's student population of 445 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jim Maples Academy's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jim Maples Academy is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5496 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 18% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Burton Community Day (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 2 students
0.0 miles
264 N. W.wood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)781-8020 0.0 2-8 2 - Porterville Burton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 593 students
0.2 miles
2375 W. Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-2401 0.2 K-6 593 - Porterville Summit Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1909 students
0.8 miles
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)782-5902 0.8 K-12 1909 - Porterville Burton Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 532 students
1.1 miles
1155 N. Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)781-2671 1.1 7-8 532 - Porterville Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 579 students
1.1 miles
1873 W. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-0310 1.1 K-6 579
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