Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bucher School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bucher School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bucher School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bucher School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucher School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucher School's ranking?
Bucher School is ranked #675 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bucher School often compared to?
Bucher Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brecht School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bucher School?
385 students attend Bucher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bucher School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucher School?
Bucher School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bucher School offer ?
Bucher School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucher School part of?
Bucher School is part of Manheim Township School District.
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