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Best Porterville Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 8,738 students in Porterville, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Porterville, CA are Burton Community Day, Hope Elementary School and Vine Street Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porterville, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Porterville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Porterville, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 North Westwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Gr: 2-8 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
613 West Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-1064
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 North Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1450 West Castle Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-0923
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 North Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14983 Road 208
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-5406
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Bartlett Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 North G St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7100
Gr: 7-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Gr: 7-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16541 Road 168
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 686-9713
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14004 Road 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Butterfield Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Buena Vista Community Day
Alternative School
18900 Ave. 145
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-2002
Gr: 4-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Porterville, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Porterville, CA include Burton Community Day, Hope Elementary School and Vine Street Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in Porterville?
16 public middle schools are located in Porterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Porterville?
Porterville public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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