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#5185 of 9,539 schools in CA
Porterville Military Academy
High School · Porterville Unified · Porterville, CA
A Porterville Unified charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 West Pioneer Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
- Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Porterville Military Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Porterville Military Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Vine Street Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Monache HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,934 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Porterville Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #14 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Porterville Military Academy is listed in Porterville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Porterville Military Academy
Porterville Military Academy is a public high school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified, serving approximately 296 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,185 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Porterville Military Academy
What grades does Porterville Military Academy serve?
Porterville Military Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Porterville Military Academy?
Porterville Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porterville Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Porterville Military Academy is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Porterville Military Academy rank in CA?
Porterville Military Academy ranks #5,185 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Porterville Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Porterville Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Porterville Military Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Porterville Military Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Porterville Military Academy a charter school?
Yes, Porterville Military Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Porterville Military Academy a Title I school?
No, Porterville Military Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Porterville Military Academy?
63.2% of students at Porterville Military Academy 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (559) 782-7300
- 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.
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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