Burton Middle vs William R. Buckley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 192 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students
William R. Buckley Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | Burton Middle Porterville, California | William R. Buckley Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1074 of 1,334 | #3440 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14364 of 15,369 | #39373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 586 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William R. Buckley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 16.4).
- •William R. Buckley Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •William R. Buckley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •William R. Buckley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 83.6%).
- •Burton Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.0).
- •Burton Middle is the larger school with 586 students compared with 499.
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 William R. Buckley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William R. Buckley Elementary ranks higher (28.8 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 William R. Buckley Elementary?
About 192 m in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Middle: 586. William R. Buckley Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Middle and William R. Buckley Elementary rank in California?
Burton Middle is 1074th of 1,334 and William R. Buckley Elementary is 3440th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).