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#284 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

Hope Elementary

Elementary School · Hope Elementary · Porterville, CA

An elementary school in Porterville, CA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

613 West Teapot Dome Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  • Math 50% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$15,681
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Hope Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hope Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,876/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Porterville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,261

Median home value

$276,400

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

55.4%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Olive Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–63.0 mi638Compare →
Santa Fe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–53.0 mi822Compare →
Summit Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–123.3 mi2,426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hope Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hope Elementary is listed in Hope Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hope Elementary

Hope Elementary is a public elementary school in Porterville, CA, part of Hope Elementary, serving approximately 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hope Elementary

What grades does Hope Elementary serve?

Hope Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hope Elementary?

Hope Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hope Elementary rank in CA?

Hope Elementary ranks #284 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hope Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hope Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hope Elementary a charter school?

No, Hope Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hope Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hope Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Elementary?

64.4% of students at Hope Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 93257)
79,340
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
30.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93257; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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