Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, H C Burton School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H C Burton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
H C Burton School's student population of 671 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H C Burton School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H C Burton School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H C Burton School's ranking?
H C Burton School is ranked #61 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are H C Burton School often compared to?
H C Burton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend H C Burton School?
671 students attend H C Burton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of H C Burton School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H C Burton School?
H C Burton School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does H C Burton School offer ?
H C Burton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is H C Burton School part of?
H C Burton School is part of Davis School District.
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