Is Jim Maples Academy a good school?

Jim Maples Academy ranks in the bottom 21.5% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Jim Maples Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Jim Maples Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Jim Maples Academy?

Students at Jim Maples Academy are 77% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% White, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Jim Maples Academy attend?

Students who attend Jim Maples Academy usually go on to attend: Middle : Burton Middle

Jim Maples Academy

Summary:

Jim Maples Academy is an elementary school located in Porterville, CA, serving 430 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Burton Elementary District, which is ranked 835 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jim Maples Academy faces significant challenges, with a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, consistently underperforming the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and lower performance among student subgroups such as English Language Learners. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.29% to 86.28%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in its academic performance. Compared to nearby schools like Oak Grove Elementary and William R. Buckley Elementary, Jim Maples Academy consistently underperforms across various metrics.

The school's declining performance over time, from a ranking of 3,386 out of 5,614 California elementary schools and a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 to a ranking of 4,601 out of 5,862 and a 1-star rating in 2023-2024, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues and improve outcomes for its students. While the nearby schools in the Burton Elementary District perform better than Jim Maples Academy, they still struggle to match the performance of higher-performing schools in the Porterville Unified School District, such as Olive Street Elementary and Westfield Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

252 North Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257-2542

(559) 781-1658

District: Burton Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4601^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,893

Students who attend Jim Maples Academy usually attend:

Middle:

Burton Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.5%

Two or more races:

10.7%

White:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jim Maples Academy ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Burton Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.5%), two or more races (10.7%), White (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Burton Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jim Maples Academy is 23.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Burton Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Jim Maples Academy employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jim Maples Academy is $5,893, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Burton Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jim Maples Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Jim Maples Academy 4601^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Jim Maples Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

Burton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Burton Elementary 835^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jim Maples Academy

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Rank History for all students at Jim Maples Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	33.34	3038^th	4809	36.8%
2005	39.26	2765^th	4822	42.7%
2006	42.81	2572^nd	4818	46.6%
2007	51.13	2260^th	5113	55.8%
2008	46.36	2585^th	5113	49.4%
2009	39.00	3111^th	5193	40.1%
2010	38.63	3265^th	5314	38.6%
2011	38.99	3325^th	5377	38.2%
2012	33.46	3701^st	5390	31.3%
2013	33.33	3793^rd	5530	31.4%
2016	35.31	3386^th	5614	39.7%
2017	18.66	4816^th	5692	15.4%
2018	25.15	4226^th	5662	25.4%
2019	27.73	4125^th	5789	28.7%
2022	23.84	4465^th	5883	24.1%
2023	32.63	3679^th	5874	37.4%
2024	22.68	4601^st	5862	21.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jim Maples Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.72	902^nd	3246	72.2%
2019	60.50	809^th	3275	75.3%
2022	54.75	974^th	3311	70.6%
2023	16.40	3233^rd	3250	0.5%
2024	24.45	2871^st	3160	9.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jim Maples Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	29.72	3795^th	5084	25.4%
2019	34.24	3557^th	5173	31.2%
2022	32.29	3644^th	5264	30.8%
2023	45.90	2639^th	5374	50.9%
2024	30.31	3917^th	5511	28.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Jim Maples Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.93	3694^th	5413	31.8%
2019	31.92	3675^th	5492	33.1%
2022	21.72	4537^th	5635	19.5%
2023	38.91	3092^nd	5617	45.0%
2024	17.88	4887^th	5605	12.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Jim Maples Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.40	4528^th	5431	16.6%
2019	24.75	4211^th	5510	23.6%
2022	27.14	4038^th	5663	28.7%
2023	29.71	3807^th	5650	32.6%
2024	27.54	4041^st	5636	28.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jim Maples Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.09	3336^th	4830	30.9%
2019	31.59	3585^th	4963	27.8%
2022	30.18	3683^rd	5084	27.6%
2023	40.68	2857^th	5098	44.0%
2024	28.76	3810^th	5102	25.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jim Maples Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	248	2	40	237	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2003	248	2	40	237	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2004	277	9	38	262	4	n/a	n/a	0	590
2005	255	9	39	306	3	n/a	n/a	1	613
2006	234	2	38	311	4	n/a	n/a	0	589
2007	236	4	38	322	7	n/a	n/a	0	607
2008	205	5	45	363	7	n/a	n/a	0	625
2009	189	6	37	379	7	1	0	0	619
2010	188	6	44	332	7	1	0	0	578
2011	194	5	45	355	2	0	0	0	601
2012	179	8	47	399	4	0	1	0	638
2013	132	6	44	358	8	2	5	0	555
2014	128	9	36	380	10	1	5	0	569
2015	58	2	17	198	5	0	4	0	284
2016	88	6	28	279	6	0	3	0	410
2017	76	5	32	323	5	0	4	0	445
2018	73	2	28	323	4	0	22	0	452
2019	62	3	21	329	1	0	35	0	451
2020	52	3	15	343	1	0	37	0	451
2021	48	3	21	306	2	0	41	0	421
2022	51	3	14	335	2	0	43	1	449
2023	43	5	14	328	1	0	39	0	430
2024	38	6	10	329	1	0	46	0	430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jim Maples Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	528	22.4	23.6	58
2003	528	22.4	23.6	58
2004	590	23.0	25.7	57.8
2005	613	24.0	25.5	58.2
2006	589	24.0	24.5	60.6
2007	607	24.0	25.3	58.8
2008	625	27.0	23.1	61.4
2009	619	23.0	23.8	64.1
2010	578	23.0	25.1	65.6
2011	601	n/a	n/a	71.2
2012	638	22.6	28.1	n/a
2013	555	20.5	27.0	77.8
2014	569	17.5	32.5	72.8
2015	284	9.0	31.5	82
2016	410	16.0	25.6	85.9
2017	445	17.0	26.1	81.6
2018	452	18.0	25.1	83.4
2019	451	19.0	23.7	85.1
2020	451	n/a	n/a	80.5
2021	421	17.0	24.7	83.1
2022	449	18.3	24.5	79.3
2023	430	19.0	22.6	86.3
2024	430	18.0	23.8	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jim Maples Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	528	22.4	23.6	58
2003	528	22.4	23.6	58
2004	590	23.0	25.7	57.8
2005	613	24.0	25.5	58.2
2006	589	24.0	24.5	60.6
2007	607	24.0	25.3	58.8
2008	625	27.0	23.1	61.4
2009	619	23.0	23.8	64.1
2010	578	23.0	25.1	65.6
2011	601	n/a	n/a	71.2
2012	638	22.6	28.1	n/a
2013	555	20.5	27.0	77.8
2014	569	17.5	32.5	72.8
2015	284	9.0	31.5	82
2016	410	16.0	25.6	85.9
2017	445	17.0	26.1	81.6
2018	452	18.0	25.1	83.4
2019	451	19.0	23.7	85.1
2020	451	n/a	n/a	80.5
2021	421	17.0	24.7	83.1
2022	449	18.3	24.5	79.3
2023	430	19.0	22.6	86.3
2024	430	18.0	23.8	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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