Serving 228 students in grades 7-12, Buckfield Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buckfield Jr-Sr High School serves the southeast part of Buckfield, ME, covering an area of approximately 160.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest edge located 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckfield Jr-sr High School's student population of 228 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Buckfield Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckfield Jr-sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
White
97%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckfield Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Buckfield Jr-sr High School is ranked #361 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Buckfield Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Buckfield Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Valley High School, Dirigo High School, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckfield Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Buckfield Jr-sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Buckfield Jr-sr High School?
228 students attend Buckfield Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Buckfield Jr-sr High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckfield Jr-sr High School?
Buckfield Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buckfield Jr-sr High School offer ?
Buckfield Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckfield Jr-sr High School part of?
Buckfield Jr-sr High School is part of RSU 10 School District.
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