Porterville Military Academy vs Westfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 507 m 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
Westfield Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
661 students
| Measure | Porterville Military Academy Porterville, California | Westfield Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1116 of 1,343 | #2863 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15274 of 16,910 | #34923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 255 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 44% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 19.9).
- •Westfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Westfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Westfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Porterville Military Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 24.5).
- •Westfield Elementary is the larger school with 661 students compared with 255.
- •Porterville Military Academy is a charter school while Westfield 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 Westfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 19.9 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 Westfield Elementary?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porterville Military Academy: 255. Westfield Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porterville Military Academy and Westfield Elementary rank in California?
Porterville Military Academy is 1116th of 1,343 and Westfield Elementary is 2863rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).