Glenn F Burton School

4801 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Glenn F Burton School serves 633 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Glenn F Burton School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenn F Burton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Glenn F Burton School's student population of 633 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
633 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenn F Burton School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Glenn F Burton School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
70%
47%
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Black
12%
6%
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White
12%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenn F Burton School's ranking?
Glenn F Burton School is ranked #1725 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Glenn F Burton School?
633 students attend Glenn F Burton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Glenn F Burton School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenn F Burton School?
Glenn F Burton School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenn F Burton School offer ?
Glenn F Burton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Glenn F Burton School part of?
Glenn F Burton School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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