Bucklin R-II School District

26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631-9230
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Bucklin R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 125 students in Bucklin R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bucklin R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
125 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

District Rank

Bucklin R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#17 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bucklin R-II  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-69%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bucklin R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-69%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bucklin R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bucklin R-II  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
116 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
9
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
8
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
7
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,216 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,488 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bucklin R-II  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Bucklin R-II  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,216
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bucklin R-II  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,488
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bucklin R-II  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bucklin R-II School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bucklin R-II School District?
Bucklin R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Bucklin R-II School District?
Bucklin R-II School District is ranked #24 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bucklin R-II School District?
93% of Bucklin R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bucklin R-II School District?
Bucklin R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bucklin R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,488 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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