Burton Middle
1155 North Elderwood Street, Porterville, CA 93257-9089
Summary
Burton Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 32.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 759/1,204 (37th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 541/1,204 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 586 |
| Low-Income Students | 498 (85.0%) |
| English Learners | 64 (10.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period. Math fell 3.7 points from last year and rose 4.3 points over the full period.
•Math +4.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.3% to 39.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 759 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.2% to 37.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 34.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Middle rank in California?
Burton Middle ranks No. 759 of 1,204 in reading and No. 541 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Burton Middle compare with other schools in Porterville?
Burton Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Porterville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PortervilleHow does Burton Middle compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Burton Middle is No. 8 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 13 7–8 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Burton MiddleThis school | 32.8% | 38.2% |
| Bartlett Middle | 20.1% | 28.0% |
| Sequoia Middle | 32.8% | 52.6% |
