Burton Middle

1155 N. Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257

www.burtonschools.org

548 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

548

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	431
Black	3
Asian	35
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
431 (78.8 %)
White
55 (10.1 %)
Asian
35 (6.4 %)
Two or More
19 (3.5 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burton Elementary
Phone:	(559)781-2671
Website:	http://www.burtonschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 262