Belleview Elementary: 21st Century Skills &amp; Career Readiness (2026 List)

About Belleview Elementary

Belleview Elementary is located at 197 West Belleview Avenue in a central Porterville neighborhood. It serves students in grades K–6. There are currently 381 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1. Math proficiency is 29%. Reading proficiency is 37%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school has a traditional, academic environment for its students from different backgrounds. To meet all state educational requirements, teachers follow a set curriculum. The campus's layout facilitates students' safe and organized movement between classes. The staff goes over safety rules on a regular basis to keep the students safe. The school is a quiet place where kids can learn basic reading and writing skills. Every grade level has a daily schedule that makes the most of the time they have to learn. We keep the physical plant in excellent shape so that it can be used for primary education. The administration puts a lot of value on having a stable routine to make young kids feel safe. The average price of homes in this area is between $260,000 and $395,000. Families often praise how helpful the teachers are and how they help each student on a personal level. In California, Belleview Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%

Reading 37%

State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 37% in Reading.

15

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

381

Total Students

$107957

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.55%

Asian 1.84%

Hispanic 83.73%

Black 1.31%

Two+ Races 1.05%

Native Am. 0.52%

White

11.55%

Asian

1.84%

Hispanic

83.73%

Black

1.31%

Two+ Races

1.05%

Native Am.

0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 381

49.08%

187 Female

50.92%

194 Male

Student Population

381 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Belleview Elementary Contact Information

Address

600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA, 93257

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Phone

(559) 782-7110

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Website

portervilleschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Belleview is highlighting its ninth year under the leadership of Principal Crystal Milinich for the 2025-2026 school year. The campus recently recognized outstanding staff members for their contributions during PUSD Governing Board meetings. Faculty are currently focusing on 21st-century skills and character development to ensure students are college and career ready.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at Belleview Elementary have a podcast?

Ans. Yes, students make the Belleview Bark Pawscast, which has interviews with staff and goes into great detail about different educational paths.

Q2. What is the name of the Belleview Elementary School mascot?

Ans. The mascot for Belleview Elementary is Maverick the Bulldog. He stands for pride and community.

Q3. Are there chances for students at Belleview Elementary to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, the Student Leadership Team went to Disney's Imagination Campus not too long ago to improve their teamwork and work skills.

Q4. Are there special music classes at Belleview Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students take part in the PUSD Strings Extravaganza, where they get help from dedicated teachers to improve their musical skills.

Q5. What is the main goal of the Belleview Elementary School curriculum?

Ans. The curriculum focuses on 21st-century skills like critical thinking, creativity, and communication to help students get ready for college and careers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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