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Alta Vista Elementary

Alta Vista Elementary · Tulare County · 2293 East Crabtree Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-5225

(559) 782-5700 · www.altavistaesd.org

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1/10
#5605
Rank 5605 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5498 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5608 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5410 · 3rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary serves families in Porterville, a working-class agricultural city in the southern San Joaquin Valley where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin to rise in the distance. The school faces real academic challenges, with scores placing it among the lower-performing schools in the state, which may be something families want to factor into their planning. For parents in the area, exploring additional academic support resources or involvement opportunities at the school could make a meaningful difference in their child's experience here.

Student Demographics

315 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
277 (88%)
White
30 (10%)
Pacific Islander
6 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners206 (65%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged296 (94%)
Students with Disabilities32 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

531
Enrollment
25.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
31.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5370 · 11th percentile

18 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found