Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckley Community Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buckley Community Schools' attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Buckley, MI, covering approximately 71.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckley Community Schools's student population of 488 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Every Student is Our First Priority
School Rankings
Buckley Community Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckley Community Schools is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckley Community Schools's ranking?
Buckley Community Schools is ranked #1500 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buckley Community Schools often compared to?
Buckley Community Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Area Middle School, Floyd M Jewett Elementary School, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckley Community Schools?
The graduation rate of Buckley Community Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Buckley Community Schools?
488 students attend Buckley Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Buckley Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckley Community Schools?
Buckley Community Schools has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Buckley Community Schools offer ?
Buckley Community Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckley Community Schools part of?
Buckley Community Schools is part of Buckley Community Schools.
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