Very Good
#1771 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
William Burnett Elementary
Elementary School · Milpitas Unified · Milpitas, CA
A Milpitas Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Fanyon, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Math 60% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Burnett Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Burnett Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milpitas), 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
$176,723
Median home value
$1,180,700
Median rent
$3,110/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Rose ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Monarch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Robert Randall World LanguagesEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 297 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milpitas Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Burnett Elementary is listed in Milpitas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Burnett Elementary
William Burnett Elementary is a public elementary school in Milpitas, CA, part of Milpitas Unified, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,771 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Burnett Elementary
What grades does William Burnett Elementary serve?
William Burnett Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend William Burnett Elementary?
William Burnett Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Burnett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Burnett Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Burnett Elementary rank in CA?
William Burnett Elementary ranks #1,771 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William Burnett Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William Burnett Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 William Burnett Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Burnett Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Burnett Elementary a charter school?
No, William Burnett Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Burnett Elementary a Title I school?
No, William Burnett Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Burnett Elementary?
46.0% of students at William Burnett Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (408) 635-2650
- Area population (ZIP 95035)
- 78,479
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 95035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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