Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Buckingham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Buckingham Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckingham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckingham Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#310 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
24%
33%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #310 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Buckingham Elementary School often compared to?
Buckingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean City Elementary School, Showell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Buckingham Elementary School?
488 students attend Buckingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Buckingham Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckingham Elementary School?
Buckingham Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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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