Jim Maples Academy
Porterville, CA · Burton Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, small
4,642nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
252 North Westwood, Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658Official website ↗NCES ID 060657010701Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Jim Maples Academy 4,642nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2015 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 257 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 430 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.1% | 76.5% | ▲ 17.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 10.7% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| White | 32.3% | 8.8% | ▼ 23.5 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 2.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $331K in zip 93257 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Jim Maples Academy
- –Burton Community DayBurton Elementary · 0 mi awayCompare
- #3906Burton ElementaryBurton Elementary · 0.2 mi away3,906th of 5,659
ELA 33% ▲2 · Math 28% ▲10Compare - #3401Oak Grove ElementaryBurton Elementary · 1.1 mi away3,401st of 5,659
ELA 39% ▲8 · Math 31% ▲13Compare - #3577William R. Buckley ElementaryBurton Elementary · 1.2 mi away3,577th of 5,659
ELA 37% ▲6 · Math 29% ▲11Compare - #4438West Putnam ElementaryPorterville Unified · 1.3 mi away4,438th of 5,659
ELA 27% ▼4 · Math 26% ▲8Compare - #2999Westfield ElementaryPorterville Unified · 2.1 mi away2,999th of 5,659
ELA 41% ▲10 · Math 36% ▲18Compare - #3841Rockford ElementaryRockford Elementary · 2.2 mi away3,841st of 5,659
ELA 40% ▲9 · Math 22% ▲4Compare - #4405Monte Vista ElementaryPorterville Unified · 2.4 mi away4,405th of 5,659
ELA 28% ▼3 · Math 25% ▲7Compare
What school district is Jim Maples Academy in?
Jim Maples Academy is part of the Burton Elementary district in Porterville, California.
Is Jim Maples Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jim Maples Academy 4,642nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jim Maples Academy?
Hispanic 77%, Two or more races 11%, White 9%, Asian 2% (430 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jim Maples Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93257 is $331K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.