Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buckland School serves the southwest part of Buckland, AK, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point from the school being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckland School's student population of 224 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buckland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckland School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
97%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckland School's ranking?
Buckland School is ranked #403 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckland School?
The graduation rate of Buckland School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Buckland School?
224 students attend Buckland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Buckland School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckland School?
Buckland School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buckland School offer ?
Buckland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckland School part of?
Buckland School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
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