Serving 481 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
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
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 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
481 students attend Buckley Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Buckley Community Schools students are White, 4% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
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
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