Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William L Buck School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
William L Buck School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William L Buck School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
William L Buck School is ranked #1220 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William L Buck School often compared to?
William L Buck Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William L Buck School?
310 students attend William L Buck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William L Buck School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William L Buck School?
William L Buck School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William L Buck School offer ?
William L Buck School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William L Buck School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
