Oak Grove Elementary
1873 West Mulberry Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-6602
Summary
Oak Grove Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 35th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 29.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,967/4,657 (36th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,072/4,657 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 393 |
| Low-Income Students | 344 (87.5%) |
| English Learners | 79 (20.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 5.3 points over the full period.
•Math +5.3 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 20.4% to 54.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,967 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 29% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.5% to 36.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,072 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Oak Grove Elementary compare within the district?
Oak Grove Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Burton Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Oak Grove Elementary rank in California?
Oak Grove Elementary ranks No. 2,967 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,072 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Oak Grove Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.7% meet the reading standard and 28.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Oak Grove Elementary compare with other schools in Porterville?
Oak Grove Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–6 schools in Porterville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PortervilleHow does Oak Grove Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Oak Grove Elementary is No. 32 in reading and tied for No. 28 in math proficiency among the 50 K–6 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove ElementaryThis school | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Burton Elementary | 25.8% | 35.5% |
| Jim Maples Academy | 17.7% | 29.8% |
