Jim Maples Academy
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(559) 781-1658
Jim Maples Academy serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jim Maples Academy's student population of 452 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% 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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #6739 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 16% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 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 | 4% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) 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 2-8 5 - Porterville Burton Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 585 students10
0.2 miles
2375 W. Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-2401 0.2 K-6 585 - Porterville Summit Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 2,023 students10
0.8 miles
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902 0.8 K-12 2,023 - Porterville Burton Middle School Math: 11% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 588 students10
1.1 miles
1155 N. Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671 1.1 7-8 588 - Porterville Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 598 students10
1.1 miles
1873 W. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0310 1.1 K-6 598
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