Roche Elementary School

388 N. Roche St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Roche 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roche Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Roche Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
319 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Roche Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roche Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roche Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roche Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roche Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roche Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Roche Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
83%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roche Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Roche Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roche Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roche Elementary School's ranking?
Roche Elementary School is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roche Elementary School?
319 students attend Roche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Roche Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roche Elementary School?
Roche Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Roche Elementary School offer ?
Roche Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Roche Elementary School part of?
Roche Elementary School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Roche Elementary School located?
Roche Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Porterville, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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