Serving 591 students in grades 7-8, Burton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 591 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Burton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burton Middle School is ranked #5411 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Burton Middle School?
591 students attend Burton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Burton Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Middle School?
Burton Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burton Middle School offer ?
Burton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Burton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 591 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
