Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William L Buck School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William L Buck School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
William L Buck School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William L Buck School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William L Buck School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
16%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William L Buck School's ranking?
William L Buck School is ranked #964 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William L Buck School often compared to?
William L Buck Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend William L Buck School?
328 students attend William L Buck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of William L Buck School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William L Buck School?
William L Buck School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William L Buck School offer ?
William L Buck School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William L Buck School part of?
William L Buck School is part of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District.
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