Butterfield Charter vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 701 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Charter
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
504 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
| Measure | Butterfield Charter Porterville, California | Monte Vista Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4897 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #47358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 504 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 29% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 2.5%).
- •Butterfield Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94%).
- •Butterfield Charter does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.4).
- •Butterfield Charter is the larger school with 504 students compared with 440.
- •Butterfield Charter is a charter school while Monte Vista Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butterfield Charter better than Monte Vista Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Butterfield Charter and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Charter: 504. Monte Vista Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Charter and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Butterfield Charter is unranked and Monte Vista Elementary is 4897th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).