Burton Community Day

264 N. W.wood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
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Top 30%
Burton Community Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students (17-18)
2 students
This chart displays total students of Burton Community Day by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Burton Community Day by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burton Community Day and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burton Community Day and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burton Community Day and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burton Community Day and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
(17-18)
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burton Community Day and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
(17-18)
n/a
6%
White
(17-18)
n/a
24%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burton Community Day and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Burton Community Day and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burton Community Day and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burton Community Day and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Burton Community Day?
2 students attend Burton Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Burton Community Day students are Hispanic.
What grades does Burton Community Day offer ?
Burton Community Day offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Burton Community Day part of?
Burton Community Day is part of Burton Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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