Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prospect Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect Education Center?
The graduation rate of Prospect Education Center is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prospect Education Center?
65 students attend Prospect Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Prospect Education Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Education Center?
Prospect Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prospect Education Center offer ?
Prospect Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Prospect Education Center part of?
Prospect Education Center is part of Porterville Unified School District.
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