Buckley Community Schools vs. Kingsley Area Middle School
Should I attend Buckley Community Schools or Kingsley Area Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Kingsley Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckley Community Schools ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades 5-8, Kingsley Area Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
5-8
Total Students
468 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1650 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#479 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
69%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
-
Grade 1 Students
29
-
Grade 2 Students
36
-
Grade 3 Students
35
-
Grade 4 Students
39
-
Grade 5 Students
38
124
Grade 6 Students
36
113
Grade 7 Students
42
86
Grade 8 Students
28
116
Grade 9 Students
34
-
Grade 10 Students
32
-
Grade 11 Students
29
-
Grade 12 Students
39
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%