Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckley Community Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckley Community Schools's student population of 468 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckley Community Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckley Community Schools is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1650 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckley Community Schools's ranking?
Buckley Community Schools is ranked #1650 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buckley Community Schools often compared to?
Buckley Community Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Area Middle School, Floyd M Jewett Elementary School, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckley Community Schools?
The graduation rate of Buckley Community Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buckley Community Schools?
468 students attend Buckley Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Buckley Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckley Community Schools?
Buckley Community Schools has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckley Community Schools offer ?
Buckley Community Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckley Community Schools part of?
Buckley Community Schools is part of Buckley Community Schools School District.
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