Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glenn F Burton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenn F Burton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Glenn F Burton School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenn F Burton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenn F Burton School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1756 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenn F Burton School's ranking?
Glenn F Burton School is ranked #1756 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Glenn F Burton School often compared to?
Glenn F Burton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barcelona Elementary School, Harold W Smith School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Glenn F Burton School?
633 students attend Glenn F Burton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Glenn F Burton School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenn F Burton School?
Glenn F Burton School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenn F Burton School offer ?
Glenn F Burton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Glenn F Burton School part of?
Glenn F Burton School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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