Buckland Mills Elementary School

10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (703) 530-1560

bucklandmillses.pwcs.edu

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Buckland Mills Elementary School serves 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Buckland Mills Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Buckland Mills Elementary School's student population of 705 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

705 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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School Rankings

Buckland Mills Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Buckland Mills Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#131 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

54%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

87%

69%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

22%

Hispanic

13%

18%

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Black

14%

22%

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White

43%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.70

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Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

35%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Prince William County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckland Mills Elementary School's ranking?

Buckland Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Buckland Mills Elementary School?

705 students attend Buckland Mills Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Buckland Mills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckland Mills Elementary School?

Buckland Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Buckland Mills Elementary School offer ?

Buckland Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Buckland Mills Elementary School part of?

Buckland Mills Elementary School is part of Prince William County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education