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#6886 of 9,539 schools in CA

Oak Grove Elementary

Elementary School · Burton Elementary · Porterville, CA

A Burton Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1873 West Mulberry Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  • Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$17,637
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Oak Grove Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Grove 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William R. Buckley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3K–60.8 mi511Compare →
Burton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–61.0 mi463Compare →
Jim Maples AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.2K–61.1 mi430Compare →
Westfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–61.1 mi652Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Burton Elementary

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$17,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oak Grove Elementary

Oak Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Porterville, CA, part of Burton Elementary, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,886 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Grove Elementary

What grades does Oak Grove Elementary serve?

Oak Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary?

Oak Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Grove Elementary rank in CA?

Oak Grove Elementary ranks #6,886 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Oak Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Oak Grove Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oak Grove Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Oak Grove Elementary a Title I school?

No, Oak Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

85.5% of students at Oak Grove 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 – 6th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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