Summary:
Jim Maples Academy is an elementary school in Porterville, California, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. With a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students and lower academic performance compared to nearby schools, the school faces several challenges that require targeted interventions.
Jim Maples Academy has a racial composition that differs significantly from the surrounding schools, with a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (76.28%) and a lower percentage of White students (10%). Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 25.93% to 45.76%, while the state average was 42.96% to 46.69%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 16.44% to 32.65%, compared to the state average of 33.19% to 45.11%. Additionally, Jim Maples Academy has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.8% in 2018-2019 to 13.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.
Compared to other schools in the area, Jim Maples Academy's performance is generally lower. For instance, Burton Elementary, the closest school, has higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Similarly, schools in the Porterville Unified School District, which are further away, tend to have higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Jim Maples Academy. These comparisons suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by Jim Maples Academy and improve student outcomes.
Detail:
Public K-6
District:
Burton Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
3674th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,893
Students who attend Jim Maples Academy usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 22.6
Number of students: 430
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
76.3%
White:
10.0%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Asian:
3.3%
African American:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.3%
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