Very Good
#2688 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Burton Middle
Middle School · Burton Elementary · Porterville, CA
A Burton Elementary middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1155 North Elderwood St., Porterville, CA 93257
- Math 29% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burton Middle score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burton Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Porterville), 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
$58,261
Median home value
$276,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–8 | 1.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Sequoia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Summit Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,426 | Compare → |
| Butterfield CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Burton Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burton Middle is listed in Burton Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burton Middle
Burton Middle is a public middle school in Porterville, CA, part of Burton Elementary, serving approximately 591 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,688 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burton Middle
What grades does Burton Middle serve?
Burton Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Burton Middle?
Burton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Middle is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burton Middle rank in CA?
Burton Middle ranks #2,688 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Burton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Burton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Burton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burton Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burton Middle a charter school?
No, Burton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burton Middle a Title I school?
No, Burton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burton Middle?
80.9% of students at Burton Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (559) 781-2671
- Area population (ZIP 93257)
- 79,340
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 93257; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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