Very Good
#3195 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Woodville Elementary
Elementary School · Woodville Union Elementary · Porterville, CA
A Woodville Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16541 Road 168, Porterville, CA 93257
- Math 25% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodville Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodville 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 32Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 453 | 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.
Woodville Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodville Elementary is listed in Woodville Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodville Elementary
Woodville Elementary is a public elementary school in Porterville, CA, part of Woodville Union Elementary, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,195 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodville Elementary
What grades does Woodville Elementary serve?
Woodville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Woodville Elementary?
Woodville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodville Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodville Elementary rank in CA?
Woodville Elementary ranks #3,195 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Woodville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Woodville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodville Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Woodville Elementary a charter school?
No, Woodville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woodville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodville Elementary?
97.2% of students at Woodville 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (559) 686-9713
- 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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