Serving 478 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckley Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Buckley Community Schools's student population of 478 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckley Community Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckley Community Schools is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckley Community Schools's ranking?
Buckley Community Schools is ranked #1665 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buckley Community Schools often compared to?
Buckley Community Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Area Middle School, Floyd M Jewett Elementary School, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckley Community Schools?
The graduation rate of Buckley Community Schools is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Buckley Community Schools?
478 students attend Buckley Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Buckley Community Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckley Community Schools?
Buckley Community Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckley Community Schools offer ?
Buckley Community Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckley Community Schools part of?
Buckley Community Schools is part of Buckley Community Schools School District.
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