Burton Elementary vs Monache High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
Monache High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students
| Measure | Burton Elementary Porterville, California | Monache High Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4541 of 5,693 | #698 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45705 of 50,301 | #12157 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 437 | 1,855 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 1,855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 30% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monache High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 18.6).
- •Burton Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Monache High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •Monache High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 88.3%).
- •Monache High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 25.7).
- •Monache High is the larger school with 1,855 students compared with 437.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burton Elementary better than Monache High?
On the Success Index (US), Monache High ranks higher (35.2 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burton Elementary and Monache High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Elementary: 437. Monache High: 1,855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Elementary and Monache High rank in California?
Burton Elementary is 4541st of 5,693 and Monache High is 698th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).