- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Porterville, CA
Burton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Burton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060657008800
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burton Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burton Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Burton Elementary · California
NCES ID 060657008800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Burton Middle grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 060657008800 · Porterville, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 22.5:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students)
Burton Middle grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Burton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit Charter
Summit Charter Academy
2,423 students
- This school 586
Burton Middle
586 students
- William R. Buc 499
William R. Buckley Elementary
499 students
- Jim Maples Aca 466
Jim Maples Academy
466 students
- Burton Element 437
Burton Elementary
437 students
- Oak Grove Elem 393
Oak Grove Elementary
393 students
What this shows Burton Middle reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burton Middle compares
Burton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
White 11.8%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Burton Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burton Elementary reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William R. Buckley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Maples Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Porterville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burton Middle
How many students attend Burton Middle?
Burton Middle has 586 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Middle is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burton Middle?
66.1% of students at Burton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Burton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Middle?
Burton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burton Middle rank among middle schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Burton Elementary?
Besides Burton Middle, Burton Elementary also operates Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students), William R. Buckley Elementary (499 students), and Jim Maples Academy (466 students). See the Burton Elementary district page for the complete list.