Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William R. Buckley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William R. Buckley Elementary serves a central area in Porterville, CA, covering approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William R. Buckley Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
William R. Buckley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William R. Buckley Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5276 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bengals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William R. Buckley Elementary School's ranking?
William R. Buckley Elementary School is ranked #5276 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William R. Buckley Elementary School?
499 students attend William R. Buckley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of William R. Buckley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William R. Buckley Elementary School?
William R. Buckley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William R. Buckley Elementary School offer ?
William R. Buckley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William R. Buckley Elementary School part of?
William R. Buckley Elementary School is part of Burton Elementary School District.
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