Buckeye Primary (Closed 2012)

210 South Sixth St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Buckeye Primary serves 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
539 students
This chart displays total students of Buckeye Primary by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Buckeye Primary by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buckeye Primary by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
55-59%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buckeye Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
60-64%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buckeye Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Buckeye Primary and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Buckeye Primary and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Buckeye Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buckeye Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buckeye Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
21%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buckeye Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buckeye Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Buckeye Primary and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buckeye Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buckeye Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Buckeye Primary?
539 students attend Buckeye Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Buckeye Primary students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckeye Primary?
Buckeye Primary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckeye Primary offer ?
Buckeye Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Buckeye Primary part of?

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.