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#8518 of 9,539 schools in CA
West Putnam Elementary
Elementary School · Porterville Unified · Porterville, CA
A Porterville Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
- Math 25% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Putnam Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Putnam 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Christian Academey PortervillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Summit Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,426 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Burton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #21 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
West Putnam Elementary is listed in Porterville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Putnam Elementary
West Putnam Elementary is a public elementary school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified, serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,518 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Putnam Elementary
What grades does West Putnam Elementary serve?
West Putnam Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend West Putnam Elementary?
West Putnam Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Putnam Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Putnam Elementary is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Putnam Elementary rank in CA?
West Putnam Elementary ranks #8,518 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is West Putnam Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Putnam Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 West Putnam Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Putnam Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Putnam Elementary a charter school?
No, West Putnam Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Putnam Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Putnam Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Putnam Elementary?
74.3% of students at West Putnam 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
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (559) 782-7280
- 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
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