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#7150 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pleasant View Elementary
Elementary School · Pleasant View Elementary · Porterville, CA
An elementary school in Porterville, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14004 Road 184, Porterville, CA 93257
- Math 12% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant View Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant View 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 27Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Woodville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Saucelito ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pleasant View Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant View Elementary is listed in Pleasant View Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant View Elementary
Pleasant View Elementary is a public elementary school in Porterville, CA, part of Pleasant View Elementary, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,150 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant View Elementary
What grades does Pleasant View Elementary serve?
Pleasant View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary?
Pleasant View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant View Elementary rank in CA?
Pleasant View Elementary ranks #7,150 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pleasant View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Pleasant View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant View Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant View Elementary a charter school?
No, Pleasant View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pleasant View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant View Elementary?
88.1% of students at Pleasant View 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
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (559) 784-6769
- Area population (ZIP 93257)
- 79,340
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
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
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