Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bucher School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bucher School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bucher School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bucher School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucher School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucher School's ranking?
Bucher School is ranked #385 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bucher School often compared to?
Bucher Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brecht School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bucher School?
396 students attend Bucher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bucher School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucher School?
Bucher School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bucher School offer ?
Bucher School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucher School part of?
Bucher School is part of Manheim Township SD School District.
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