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#7111 of 8,552 schools in TX

Walter Moses Burton EL

Elementary School · Fort Bend ISD · Fresno, TX

A Fort Bend ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1625 HUNTER GREEN LN, Fresno, TX 77545

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,520
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at Walter Moses Burton EL score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Walter Moses Burton EL 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average700/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$91,101

Median home value

$240,100

Median rent

$2,102/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77545; 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
Lula Belle Goodman ELEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.6 mi841Compare →
Rosa Parks ELEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–52.1 mi697Compare →
Sienna Crossing ELEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–52.5 mi1,048Compare →
Savannah Lakes ELEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–52.6 mi823Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fort Bend ISD

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#68 of 78
District spending per student
$10,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walter Moses Burton EL is listed in FORT BEND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walter Moses Burton EL

Walter Moses Burton EL is a public elementary school in Fresno, TX, part of Fort Bend ISD, serving approximately 636 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,111 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walter Moses Burton EL

What grades does Walter Moses Burton EL serve?

Walter Moses Burton EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Walter Moses Burton EL?

Walter Moses Burton EL has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Moses Burton EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Walter Moses Burton EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walter Moses Burton EL rank in TX?

Walter Moses Burton EL ranks #7,111 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Walter Moses Burton EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Walter Moses Burton EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Walter Moses Burton EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter Moses Burton EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Walter Moses Burton EL a charter school?

No, Walter Moses Burton EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walter Moses Burton EL a Title I school?

No, Walter Moses Burton EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter Moses Burton EL?

78.6% of students at Walter Moses Burton EL 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
Area population (ZIP 77545)
25,863
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
36.8
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77545; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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