Strathmore’s public schools score below 85% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 13% of Strathmore’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Strathmore, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Strathmore’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 173 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Strathmore’s, its schools beat 9%, lower than their 15% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in Strathmore enroll 509 students, against the district’s 702. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,813 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Strathmore’s grade
C−: better than 15% of California school districts, #843 of 847 California towns. Test scores are below the California average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Strathmore, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Strathmore
Strathmore Elementary
Grades K–8 · 702 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Parts of Strathmore (2% of its land) are served by Sunnyside Union Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Strathmore
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Strathmore vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Strathmore’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Strathmore | C− | Strathmore Union Elementary K–8 · Porterville Unified |
Every school in Strathmore
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Strathmore Community Day).
Questions about Strathmore’s schools
Are Strathmore’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Strathmore children attend score below 85% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #843 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 9%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Strathmore in?
Porterville Unified School District, which runs grades and enrolls 0 students in 0 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Strathmore are served by Sunnyside Union Elementary.
How much does Strathmore spend per student?
$22,813 in Strathmore Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Strathmore families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.