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Burton Middle

Burton Elementary · Tulare County · 1155 North Elderwood Street, Porterville, CA 93257-9089

(559) 781-2671 · www.burtonschools.org

5/10
#700
Rank 700 out of 1,315
Top 53%
English Language Arts5/10 · #672 · 49th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #566 · 57th percentile
Science2/10 · #1110 · 16th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Burton Middle sits in Porterville, a tight-knit agricultural community in the southern San Joaquin Valley where families tend to be deeply rooted and school pride runs strong. The school holds its own academically, particularly in math, and would suit families looking for a solid middle school experience in a working-class city with a strong sense of community. Porterville itself has a small-town feel with the Sierra Nevada foothills nearby, making it a practical and grounded place to raise kids who are just finding their footing in those pivotal seventh and eighth grade years.

Student Demographics

547 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
421 (77%)
White
65 (12%)
Asian
17 (3%)
Filipino
16 (3%)
Other
28 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners133 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged467 (85%)
Students with Disabilities64 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

586
Enrollment
27.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.9
Administrators (FTE)
23
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1271 · 7th percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.