Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Burnett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Burnett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Burnett Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Motto
We Are Bulldogs!
School Rankings
William Burnett Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Burnett Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
70%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Milpitas Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Burnett Elementary School's ranking?
William Burnett Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Burnett Elementary School?
456 students attend William Burnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of William Burnett Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Burnett Elementary School?
William Burnett Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Burnett Elementary School offer ?
William Burnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Burnett Elementary School part of?
William Burnett Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
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