Buckatunna Elementary School
Buckatunna Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Buckatunna Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Buckatunna Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Buckatunna Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Buckatunna Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buckatunna Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #385 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 60% | 48% |
| White | 39% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buckatunna Elementary School is Wayne County High School (11.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Clara Elementary School (10.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Clara Clara Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 486 students10
10.4 miles
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065 10.4 K-8 486 - Waynesboro Wayne Central Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 513 students10
11.7 miles
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205 11.7 PK-8 513 - Waynesboro Wayne County Alternative School Alternative School
11.7 miles
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851 11.7 n/a n/a - Waynesboro Wayne County Career & Technical Vocational School
11.7 miles
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036 11.7 n/a n/a - Waynesboro Wayne County High School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 928 students10
11.7 miles
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851 11.7 9-12 928
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