Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center's student population of 63 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
14%
21%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckingham Exceptional Student Center's ranking?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Buckingham Exceptional Student Center often compared to?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Centeris often viewed alongside schools like County Wide Exceptional Child Programs, Royal Palm Exceptional School Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
The graduation rate of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
63 students attend Buckingham Exceptional Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Buckingham Exceptional Student Center offer ?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Buckingham Exceptional Student Center part of?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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