Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, H C Burton School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H C Burton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
H C Burton School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
H C Burton School ranks within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H C Burton School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H C Burton School's ranking?
H C Burton School is ranked #52 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are H C Burton School often compared to?
H C Burton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend H C Burton School?
733 students attend H C Burton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of H C Burton School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H C Burton School?
H C Burton School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does H C Burton School offer ?
H C Burton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is H C Burton School part of?
H C Burton School is part of Davis School District.
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