Burton Middle
Porterville, CA · Burton Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, small
581st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
1155 North Elderwood St., Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671Official website ↗NCES ID 060657008800Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Burton Middle 581st of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 571 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 591 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.0% | 78.2% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| White | 27.6% | 10.5% | ▼ 17.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 5.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $331K in zip 93257 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Burton Middle
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What school district is Burton Middle in?
Burton Middle is part of the Burton Elementary district in Porterville, California.
Is Burton Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Burton Middle 581st of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Burton Middle?
Hispanic 78%, White 11%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 4% (591 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Burton Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93257 is $331K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.