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1345 West Putnam Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-3043
Summary
West Putnam Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 31st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 31.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 31.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,463/4,657 (26th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,926/4,657 (37th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 478 |
| Low-Income Students | 461 (96.4%) |
| English Learners | 213 (44.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.1 points from last year and rose 10.9 points over the full period. Math rose 5.5 points from last year and rose 5.8 points over the full period.
•Math +5.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 21.1% to 49.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,463 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
15.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 28.2% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 11.3% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,926 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
26.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 West Putnam Elementary compare within the district?
West Putnam Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Porterville Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Putnam Elementary rank in California?
West Putnam Elementary ranks No. 3,463 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,926 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 West Putnam Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math among 8 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.5% meet the reading standard and 30.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Putnam Elementary compare with other schools in Porterville?
West Putnam Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 12 K–6 schools in Porterville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PortervilleHow does West Putnam Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
West Putnam Elementary is No. 45 in reading and No. 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Putnam ElementaryThis school | 31.1% | 31.7% |
| Belleview Elementary | 28.0% | 35.8% |
| John J. Doyle Elementary | 34.7% | 38.4% |
