Top Rankings
Burton Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 2,378 students in Burton Elementary School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in California.
Public Charter School in Burton Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,295 Schools
# Students
4,784 Students
652,011 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
30,487 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Burton Elementary School District, which is ranked #1118 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1117 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
46 Students
3,077 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
176 Students
42,658 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,717 Students
350,261 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
54%
# Black Students
22 Students
46,117 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
588 Students
159,008 Students
% White Students
12%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,279 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
42,779 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
534
52,165
# Students in 1st Grade:
464
43,128
# Students in 2nd Grade:
466
42,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
438
43,214
# Students in 4th Grade:
437
42,634
# Students in 5th Grade:
501
43,184
# Students in 6th Grade:
490
50,617
# Students in 7th Grade:
480
53,623
# Students in 8th Grade:
429
53,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
64,060
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
59,540
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
52,614
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
51,150
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,861 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,176
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,861
$19,787
Best Burton Elementary School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Grades: K-12
| 2,378 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
