For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 488 students in Buckley Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Buckley Community School have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
488 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buckley Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#356 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,492 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,428
$22,572
Spending / Student
$13,492
$21,839
Best Buckley Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buckley Community Schools?
Buckley Community Schools manages 1 public schools serving 488 students.
What is the rank of Buckley Community Schools?
Buckley Community Schools is ranked #377 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley Community Schools?
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/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Buckley Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,492 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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