Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pleasant View 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower 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-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant View Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Porterville, CA, encompassing approximately 18 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant View Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant View 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 Pleasant View Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#8808 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
20%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant View Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant View Elementary School is ranked #8808 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary School?
446 students attend Pleasant View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pleasant View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant View Elementary School?
Pleasant View Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pleasant View Elementary School part of?
Pleasant View Elementary School is part of Pleasant View Elementary School District.
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