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335 North G Street, Porterville, CA 93257-3471
Summary
Bartlett Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 21st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 20.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,043/1,204 (13th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 864/1,204 (28th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 443 |
| Low-Income Students | 430 (97.1%) |
| English Learners | 117 (26.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.3 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 23.9% to 32.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,043 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 25.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 21% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 9% to 9%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 16.0% to 24.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 864 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 14.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bartlett Middle compare within the district?
Bartlett Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Porterville Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bartlett Middle rank in California?
Bartlett Middle ranks No. 1,043 of 1,204 in reading and No. 864 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bartlett Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.9% meet the reading standard and 19.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bartlett Middle compare with other schools in Porterville?
Bartlett Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Porterville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PortervilleHow does Bartlett Middle compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Bartlett Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 13 7–8 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett MiddleThis school | 20.1% | 28.0% |
| Sequoia Middle | 32.8% | 52.6% |
| Burton Middle | 32.8% | 38.2% |
