Burton Middle vs Monache High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students
Monache High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students
| Measure | Burton Middle Porterville, California | Monache High Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1074 of 1,334 | #698 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14364 of 15,369 | #12157 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 586 | 1,855 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monache High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 16.4).
- •Monache High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Monache High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Monache High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 83.6%).
- •Monache High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 20.9).
- •Monache High is the larger school with 1,855 students compared with 586.
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 Middle better than Monache High?
On the Success Index (US), Monache High ranks higher (35.2 vs 16.4 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 Middle and Monache High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Middle: 586. Monache High: 1,855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Middle and Monache High rank in California?
Burton Middle is 1074th of 1,334 and Monache High is 698th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).