Buckingham Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Buckingham Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Buckingham Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckingham Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Buckingham Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
26%
34%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckingham Elementary School's ranking?
Buckingham Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Buckingham Elementary School?
494 students attend Buckingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Buckingham Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckingham Elementary School?
Buckingham Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckingham Elementary School offer ?
Buckingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckingham Elementary School part of?
Buckingham Elementary School is part of Worcester County Public Schools School District.
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