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#1804 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Glenn F Burton School

Elementary School · Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Glendale, AZ

A Glendale Elementary District (4271) elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4801 W MARYLAND AVE, Glendale, AZ 85301

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 14% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$10,795
Chronic Absenteeism75%

Students at Glenn F Burton School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Glenn F Burton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,422

Median home value

$218,100

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

29%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Barcelona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–80.5 mi873Compare →
Carol G. Peck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0K–80.5 mi683Compare →
St Louis the King SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–80.6 mi196Compare →
Academy of Math and Science GlendaleCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–80.7 mi1,246Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glendale Elementary District (4271)

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#13 of 14
District spending per student
$10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glenn F Burton School is listed in Glendale Elementary District (4271); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenn F Burton School

Glenn F Burton School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Elementary District (4271), serving approximately 585 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,804 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenn F Burton School

What grades does Glenn F Burton School serve?

Glenn F Burton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Glenn F Burton School?

Glenn F Burton School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn F Burton School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glenn F Burton School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glenn F Burton School rank in AZ?

Glenn F Burton School ranks #1,804 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Glenn F Burton School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenn F Burton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Glenn F Burton School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenn F Burton School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glenn F Burton School a charter school?

No, Glenn F Burton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glenn F Burton School a Title I school?

No, Glenn F Burton School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.0%
Area population (ZIP 85301)
66,970
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
29.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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