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271 East College Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-6062
Summary
Vandalia Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 49th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 38.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,381/4,657 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,334/4,657 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 556 |
| Low-Income Students | 541 (97.3%) |
| English Learners | 161 (29.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 7.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period.
•Math +5.7 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 39.8% to 45.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,381 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 46% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.5% to 55.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,334 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Vandalia Elementary compare within the district?
Vandalia Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Porterville Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Vandalia Elementary rank in California?
Vandalia Elementary ranks No. 2,381 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,334 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 Vandalia Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.3% meet the reading standard and 36.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Vandalia Elementary compare with other schools in Porterville?
Vandalia Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Porterville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PortervilleHow does Vandalia Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Vandalia Elementary is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia ElementaryThis school | 38.2% | 43.2% |
| Santa Fe Elementary | 46.0% | 51.9% |
