Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John J. Doyle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John J. Doyle Elementary serves the west part of Porterville, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most residents living within 0.8 miles of its edges.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J. Doyle Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John J. Doyle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J. Doyle Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6707 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J. Doyle Elementary School's ranking?
John J. Doyle Elementary School is ranked #6707 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John J. Doyle Elementary School?
552 students attend John J. Doyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John J. Doyle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J. Doyle Elementary School?
John J. Doyle Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John J. Doyle Elementary School offer ?
John J. Doyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John J. Doyle Elementary School part of?
John J. Doyle Elementary School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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