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#264 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 26% in state

H C Burton School

Elementary School · Davis District · Kaysville, UT

A Davis District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

827 E 200 S, Kaysville, UT 84037

  • Math 59% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2025)
  • 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.2% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.2:1
District spending per student$9,986
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at H C Burton School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where H C 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average638/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kaysville), 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

$130,258

Median home value

$603,500

Median rent

$1,482/mo

College educated

50.5%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84037; 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
Renaissance AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.4 mi56Compare →
Family Enrichment CenterEnrollment path unverified4.2PK0.5 mi245Compare →
Kaysville SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–60.9 mi504Compare →
Columbia SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–61.1 mi593Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Davis District

Schools in district
96
Rank in district
#23 of 93
District spending per student
$9,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

H C Burton School is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About H C Burton School

H C Burton School is a public elementary school in Kaysville, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 733 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about H C Burton School

What grades does H C Burton School serve?

H C Burton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend H C Burton School?

H C Burton School has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at H C Burton School?

The student-teacher ratio at H C Burton School is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does H C Burton School rank in UT?

H C Burton School ranks #264 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is H C Burton School's MySchoolScout rating?

H C Burton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 H C Burton School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, H C Burton School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is H C Burton School a charter school?

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

Is H C Burton School a Title I school?

No, H C Burton School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H C Burton School?

10.2% of students at H C Burton School 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 – 6th
Enrollment
733
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
Area population (ZIP 84037)
39,316
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
34.1
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84037; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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