Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter Moses Burton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter Moses Burton Elementary serves the southeastern part of Fresno, TX, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School's student population of 668 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6525 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Moses Burton Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is ranked #6525 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Walter Moses Burton Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary School, Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Walter Moses Burton Elementary School?
668 students attend Walter Moses Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walter Moses Burton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter Moses Burton Elementary School?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter Moses Burton Elementary School offer ?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Moses Burton Elementary School part of?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter Moses Burton Elementary School located?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is located in the Teal Run neighborhood of Fresno, TX.
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