About This School
West Putnam Elementary School is located in Porterville, CA and is one of 12 elementary schools in Porterville Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 486 students in grades K-6.
West Putnam Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Putnam Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
West Putnam Elementary School had an API growth score of 805 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. West Putnam Elementary School's 2011 base score was 799 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, West Putnam Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Putnam Elementary School's students and teachers. more
West Putnam Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Putnam Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
West Putnam Elementary School had an API growth score of 805 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. West Putnam Elementary School's 2011 base score was 799 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, West Putnam Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Putnam Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Porterville Unified District Spending
$9,128Per Pupil
The Porterville Unified spends $9,128 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Porterville Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Education Center 0.6 miles |  |
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| Summit Charter Academy 1 miles |  |
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| Oak Grove Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Landmark Christian Academy 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Jim Maples Academy 1.3 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Porterville Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
West Putnam Elementary School1345 West Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7280
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 486
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, West Putnam Elementary School had 99% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
83%
White
12%
Two or More Races
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, West Putnam Elementary School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
West Putnam Elementary School
5
Lisa: I have 2 children at the school. They have had wonderful, loving, caring teachers. They are kept on track for their education and are learning leaps and bounds. The principle is fantastic! She really cares about her students. They are not afraid to deal with bully's either. It is dealt with promptly. All children are encoraged to grow, and be wonderful people.
Submitted by a Parent on May 7, 2011
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