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Porterville Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,208 students in Porterville Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Porterville Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
14,208 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
626 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Porterville Unified School District, which is ranked #1144 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1117 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
# American Indian Students
290 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
285 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,838 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
55%
# Black Students
43 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,443 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
271 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
933
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
775
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
754
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
782
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
774
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
786
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
816
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
810
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
810
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,658
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,785
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,762
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,763
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,057 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$277 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$214 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,475
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,057
$19,787
Best Porterville Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19429 Rd. 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
286 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6614
Grades: K-5
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Westfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1151 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7270
Grades: K-6
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 W. Castle Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Grades: 7-8
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Olive Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7190
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: #77.
Granite Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 E. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7075
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 1,242 students
Rank: #88.
Porterville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7210
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #99.
Monache High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 N. Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,049 students
Rank: #1010.
Belleview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
197 W. Belleview Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7110
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7110
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Roche Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
388 N. Roche St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7250
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7250
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7200
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1313.
John J. Doyle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 E. Orange Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7140
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7140
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
Vandalia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
271 E. College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7260
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7260
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1515.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W. W.field Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7350
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7350
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #1616.
Bartlett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 N. G St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7100
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7100
Grades: 7-8
| 430 students
Rank: #1717.
West Putnam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1345 W. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #1818.
Los Robles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7011
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7011
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: #1919.
Porterville Military Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #2020.
Strathmore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22568 Ave. 196
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-1731
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #2121.
Citrus High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
261 E. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7130
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7130
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #2222.
Butterfield Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Grades: K-12
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Porterville Unified School District?
Porterville Unified School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,208 students.
What is the rank of Porterville Unified School District?
Porterville Unified School District is ranked #1144 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Porterville Unified School District?
84% of Porterville Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Porterville Unified School District?
Porterville Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Porterville Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,057 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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