Jamison Elementary School vs. Buckingham Elementary School
Should you attend Jamison Elementary School or Buckingham Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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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Buckingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jamison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buckingham Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
587 students
450 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#423 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
40
Grade 1 Students
78
77
Grade 2 Students
106
65
Grade 3 Students
92
58
Grade 4 Students
80
72
Grade 5 Students
95
71
Grade 6 Students
78
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
81%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
