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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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