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Porterville, in the heart of
California's San Joaquin Valley, we are comprised of seven schools:
Burton
Elementary School (Knd-4th), Oak Grove Elementary School
(Knd-4th),
Buckley Elementary
(a 2002 Distinguished School) (Knd-4th), Jim Maples Academy
(5th-6th),
Burton Middle School (7th-8th),
Summit Charter Academy (Knd-6th), and our newest
facility, Summit Charter Academy Redwood Campus (7th-12th), which
opened its doors for the first time in August,
2008.
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Upcoming Events |
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Last Day - Easter Break
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School Board Meeting
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Our Mission
The Burton School District is to be a place where students feel safe and
welcome; where students are enthusiastic about their academic responsibilities;
where students are actively involved not only in their studies but in those activities
designed to enrich their lives and to encourage participation in the adult world. The
Burton School District is to be a place where excellence is stressed, both in academics as
well as in all aspects of life. In our district, each student is recognized as a
special person who can make valuable contribution to our future world.
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District Profile
The Burton School District is located on the west side of Porterville
(population 51,467) in rural Tulare County, the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.
We serve approximately 3,800 students in grades K-12.
Our students are a very diverse group, approximating 56% Hispanic,
35% White,
4% Filipino, 3% Asian, and 2%
Black, American Indian, or Pacific Islander.
More detailed information is available in the School Accountability Report Cards found on each school's
website (see links at left).
To learn more about the Burton School District, please click
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Telephone
559-781-8020 |
District
Phone Directory
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FAX
559-781-1403 |
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Address
264 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257 |
Email
General Information:
bsd@burtonschools.org |
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