BURTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Burton Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Burton Elementary school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 588 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Burton Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Burton Middle School, located in Porterville, California, is a core institution within the Burton School District. It serves a community-focused educational mission, emphasizing a commitment to student achievement, character development, and academic preparation. As part of a district known for its forward-thinking approach to technology and modern pedagogy, the school provides a structured learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of middle schoolers as they transition from elementary to high school.
The school’s official portal highlights its role as a hub for both students and families, offering access to essential academic resources, school calendars, and extracurricular information. With a focus on fostering a supportive school culture, Burton Middle School leverages the district's broader resources to ensure students have access to a well-rounded curriculum, preparing them for future success in the Porterville area and beyond.
For more information, contact Burton Middle at (559) 781-2671 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-9089
(559) 781-2671
http://www.burtonschools.org
BURTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 588 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Burton Elementary
- Total Students:
- 588
- Teachers:
- 24.56
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 588 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.3%
- White
- 17.3%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.