Schools in 93257 — Porterville, California
93257 has 26 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.6 — 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.6 to 53.9, a 37.3-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
37.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.3
16.6 – 53.9
Schools Ranked
26
With Scope Scores
How 93257 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Monache High with a Scope Score of 54 and 16.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93257 averages 17.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 93257 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93257
7 Culture First6 On the Rise1 Growth Engine12 Building Momentum
Hidden gems: 7 schools in 93257 are classified as On the Rise (6) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 93257
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monache High Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 54 | Tulare | 16.1% | 39.4% | 19.7% | 2.8% |
| 2 | Woodville Elementary Woodville Union Elementary Growth Engine | 53 | Tulare | 18.7% | 40.4% | 10.2% | 0.2% |
| 3 | Santa Fe Elementary Porterville Unified Culture First | 53 | Tulare | 26.4% | 55.0% | 7.9% | 0.1% |
| 4 | Porterville Military Academy Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 50 | Tulare | 17.1% | 40.0% | 18.7% | 2.3% |
| 5 | Porterville High Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Tulare | 15.8% | 44.2% | 19.4% | 4.7% |
| 6 | Hope Elementary Hope Elementary Culture First | 49 | Tulare | 16.4% | 44.4% | 10.0% | 1.3% |
| 7 | Granite Hills High Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 48 | Tulare | 11.1% | 31.1% | 22.0% | 3.4% |
| 8 | Summit Charter Academy Burton Elementary Culture First | 47 | Tulare | 18.4% | 43.9% | 7.4% | 1.3% |
| 9 | John J. Doyle Elementary Porterville Unified Culture First | 42 | Tulare | 9.5% | 31.1% | 14.1% | 0.3% |
| 10 | Westfield Elementary Porterville Unified On the Rise | 41 | Tulare | 13.4% | 37.0% | 17.4% | 2.5% |
| 11 | Pioneer Middle Porterville Unified On the Rise | 40 | Tulare | 9.6% | 32.7% | 16.4% | 1.6% |
| 12 | Olive Street Elementary Porterville Unified Culture First | 40 | Tulare | 19.4% | 41.8% | 15.0% | 0.4% |
| 13 | Oak Grove Elementary Burton Elementary On the Rise | 39 | Tulare | 10.3% | 33.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| 14 | Vandalia Elementary Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Tulare | 15.3% | 38.3% | 28.0% | 1.3% |
| 15 | Jim Maples Academy Burton Elementary On the Rise | 35 | Tulare | 7.9% | 25.8% | 11.9% | 1.2% |
| 16 | William R. Buckley Elementary Burton Elementary On the Rise | 34 | Tulare | 8.7% | 28.1% | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| 17 | Los Robles Elementary Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Tulare | 9.2% | 29.4% | 17.9% | 0.5% |
| 18 | Roche Elementary Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Tulare | 9.1% | 28.9% | 20.6% | 1.1% |
| 19 | Monte Vista Elementary Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 32 | Tulare | 9.2% | 26.8% | 22.0% | 2.4% |
| 20 | Burton Elementary Burton Elementary Building Momentum | 31 | Tulare | 13.0% | 32.0% | 14.0% | 3.1% |
| 21 | Rockford Elementary Rockford Elementary Culture First | 30 | Tulare | 6.1% | 22.3% | 11.6% | 0.2% |
| 22 | West Putnam Elementary Porterville Unified Culture First | 29 | Tulare | 9.7% | 26.9% | 13.7% | 0.5% |
| 23 | Belleview Elementary Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 24 | Tulare | 8.4% | 28.0% | 16.7% | 1.2% |
| 24 | Alta Vista Elementary Alta Vista Elementary On the Rise | 19 | Tulare | 3.0% | 7.5% | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 | Pleasant View Elementary Pleasant View Elementary Building Momentum | 18 | Tulare | 1.3% | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.2% |
| 26 | Citrus High Porterville Unified Building Momentum | 17 | Tulare | 1.0% | 4.2% | 63.1% | 4.3% |
Schools in 93257 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93257
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology
Frequently asked questions
Are the schools in Porterville good?
Porterville's 26 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.6/100, which is 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Porterville?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Porterville is Monache High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 16.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Porterville schools compare to the state average?
Porterville elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.6 to 53.9, a 37.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Porterville?
Porterville has 26 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.