Buckland Mills Elementary School

10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Buckland Mills Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckland Mills Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#131 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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79%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buckland Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buckland Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
22%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
18%
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Black
14%
22%
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White
41%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Buckland Mills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckland Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Buckland Mills Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Buckland Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Buckland Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Buckland Mills Elementary School?
739 students attend Buckland Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Buckland Mills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckland Mills Elementary School?
Buckland Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckland Mills Elementary School offer ?
Buckland Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckland Mills Elementary School part of?
Buckland Mills Elementary School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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