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Burton Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 37.2/100

Burton Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 37.2/100 — 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Summit Charter Academy at 47/100, where 18.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,023 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.4
31.4 – 46.7
Avg Exceeded %
11.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 5 ranked schools

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 15.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.7%, 8.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Summit Charter Academy leads the district at 47 with 18.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Burton Elementary

3 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Burton Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
73.3%
White
16.1%
Asian
2.1%
Black
0.5%
Other
8.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
51%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Burton Elementary spends $13,023 per student in current expenditures — $1,792 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,023
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,840
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.9%
$10,859 → $13,023
Spending Efficiency
2.86
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 35%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$71,538–$137,082
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
223
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (5)

Burton Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.2 — 6.5 points below the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +2.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Summit Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 47 and 18.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Summit Charter Academy
Burton Elementary Culture First
18.4%Developing
47/100
2Oak Grove Elementary
Burton Elementary On the Rise
10.3%Developing
39/100
3Jim Maples Academy
Burton Elementary On the Rise
7.9%Developing
35/100
4William R. Buckley Elementary
Burton Elementary On the Rise
8.7%Developing
34/100
5Burton Elementary
Burton Elementary Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
31/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Burton Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton Elementary a good school district?
Burton Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.2/100, which is 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Burton Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Burton Elementary is Summit Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 18.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Burton Elementary spend per student?
Burton Elementary spends $13,023 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Burton Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Burton Elementary range from $71,538–$137,082 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.