Very Good
#3390 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
John J. Doyle Elementary
Elementary School · Porterville Unified
600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher
24:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher
24:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,390 of 9,539
In Porterville
#12 of 33
public schools
In district
#8 of 21
Porterville Unified
Academic growth
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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John J. Doyle Elementary
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About John J. Doyle Elementary
John J. Doyle Elementary is a public elementary school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified. John J.
Doyle Elementary serves approximately 575 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. John J. Doyle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,390 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for John J. Doyle Elementary show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
John J. Doyle Elementary runs 24:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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John J. Doyle Elementary — Students at John J. Doyle Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How John J. Doyle Elementary Compares
See how John J. Doyle Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John J. Doyle Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hope Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Santa Fe Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Olive Street Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Porterville, see our Porterville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Elementary Porterville | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Granite Hills High Porterville | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Roche Elementary Porterville | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Vandalia Elementary Porterville | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Pioneer Middle Porterville | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Los Robles Elementary Porterville | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Olive Street Elementary Porterville | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Citrus High Porterville | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Alta Vista Elementary Porterville | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| ST ANNE SCHOOL Porterville | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Belleview Elementary Porterville | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Bartlett Middle Porterville | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Porterville High Porterville | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Sequoia Christian Academey Porterville Porterville | 2.5 mi | — |
| Monte Vista Elementary Porterville | 2.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Vine Street Community Day Porterville | 3.1 mi | — |
| West Putnam Elementary Porterville | 3.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Butterfield Charter Porterville | 3.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Porterville Military Academy Porterville | 3.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Hope Elementary Porterville | 3.4 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93257 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,261
Median Home Value
$276,400
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Population
79,340
College Educated
14.7%
Homeownership
55.4%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Median Age
30.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John J. Doyle Elementary
What grades does John J. Doyle Elementary serve?
John J. Doyle Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend John J. Doyle Elementary?
John J. Doyle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Doyle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Doyle Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J. Doyle Elementary rank in CA?
John J. Doyle Elementary ranks #3,390 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John J. Doyle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John J. Doyle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 John J. Doyle Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J. Doyle Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John J. Doyle Elementary a charter school?
No, John J. Doyle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J. Doyle Elementary a Title I school?
No, John J. Doyle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John J. Doyle Elementary?
79.3% of students at John J. Doyle 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (559) 782-7140
Resources & Links
District
Porterville Unified- District Enrollment
- 13,963
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,988
- District Rank
- #8 of 21
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