Buckeye Elementary School
Buckeye Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Buckeye Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Buckeye Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Buckeye Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Buckeye Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buckeye Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2120 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 69% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buckeye Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buckeye Elementary School is Ponderosa High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carmichael California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 456 students10
0.1 miles
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095 0.1 K-8 456 - Shingle Springs Ponderosa High School Math: 58% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,827 student10
1.6 miles
3661 Ponderosa Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2281 1.6 9-12 1,827 - Rescue Rescue Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 447 students10
3.8 miles
3880 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720 3.8 K-5 447 - El Dorado Union Mine High School Math: 49% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,033 student10
4.2 miles
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003 4.2 9-12 1,033 - Placerville Indian Creek Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 582 students10
4.3 miles
6701 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-0765 4.3 K-4 582
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