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Burton Middle

Porterville, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
burtonschools.org1155 North Elderwood St., Porterville, CA 93257(559) 781-2671
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

570 students tested

41.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 41.0% did.

  • Exceeded11.6%
  • Met30.2%
  • Nearly met27.9%
  • Not met30.4%

Math

571 students tested

36.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 28.5% did.

  • Exceeded16.5%
  • Met20.0%
  • Nearly met25.2%
  • Not met38.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

12.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year619615
Suspended in or out of school8.2% · 5112.5% · 77
Suspensions6693
Violence with injury2747
Violence without injury3329
Weapons01
Drugs512
Defiance only03
Other11

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall545586
Suspended out of school7.7% · 427.0% · 41
Suspended in school0.9% · 52.9% · 17
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

14.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted606608
Chronically absent14.9% · 9014.3% · 87

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Small

Enrollment

591 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino78.2%
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White10.5%
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Black or African American0.7%
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Asian5.9%
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Two or More Races4.1%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060657008800

District
Burton Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
591 students
Teachers (FTE)
27.1

Sources