Burton Elementary
2375 West Morton Street, Porterville, CA 93257-2557
Summary
Burton Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 30th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 25.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,096/4,657 (34th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,425/4,657 (26th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 437 |
| Low-Income Students | 389 (89.0%) |
| English Learners | 66 (15.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 2.0 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.2% to 38.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,096 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 24%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.1% to 35.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,425 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Burton Elementary compare within the district?
Burton Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Burton Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Burton Elementary rank in California?
Burton Elementary ranks No. 3,096 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,425 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Burton Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.5% meet the reading standard and 24.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Burton Elementary compare with other schools in Porterville?
Burton Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 12 K–6 schools in Porterville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PortervilleHow does Burton Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Burton Elementary is No. 36 in reading and No. 40 in math proficiency among the 50 K–6 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Burton ElementaryThis school | 25.8% | 35.5% |
| Jim Maples Academy | 17.7% | 29.8% |
| Oak Grove Elementary | 29.7% | 37.0% |
