Overview
Burton Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Porterville, California. The school enrolls 586 students. It is part of the Burton Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictBurton Elementary
County6107
CityPorterville
ZIP93257
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060657008800
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment586
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino73.7%
Black / African American6.5%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)