Porterville Military Academy vs Strathmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porterville Military Academy
Porterville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
255 students
Strathmore Elementary
Strathmore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
702 students
| Measure | Porterville Military Academy Porterville, California | Strathmore Elementary Strathmore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1116 of 1,343 | #4584 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15274 of 16,910 | #45885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 255 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Porterville | Strathmore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porterville Military Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 18.4).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 90.2%).
- •Porterville Military Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.9).
- •Strathmore Elementary is the larger school with 702 students compared with 255.
- •Porterville Military Academy is a charter school while Strathmore 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 Porterville Military Academy better than Strathmore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Porterville Military Academy ranks higher (19.9 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Porterville Military Academy and Strathmore Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Strathmore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porterville Military Academy: 255. Strathmore Elementary: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porterville Military Academy and Strathmore Elementary rank in California?
Porterville Military Academy is 1116th of 1,343 and Strathmore Elementary is 4584th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).