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#1750 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Buckeye Elementary School

Elementary School · Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Buckeye, AZ

An elementary school in Buckeye, AZ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25555 W DURANGO ST, Buckeye, AZ 85326

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.9:1
District spending per student$9,900
Chronic Absenteeism46%

Students at Buckeye Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Buckeye Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated939/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckeye), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,444

Median home value

$342,400

Median rent

$1,635/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bales Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–81.4 mi657Compare →
Grace Fellowship AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–81.4 mi103Compare →
The Odyssey Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–81.4 mi578Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Buckeye Elementary District (4269)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$9,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Buckeye Elementary School is listed in Buckeye Elementary District (4269); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Buckeye Elementary School

Buckeye Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buckeye, AZ, part of Buckeye Elementary District (4269), serving approximately 1,062 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,750 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Buckeye Elementary School

What grades does Buckeye Elementary School serve?

Buckeye Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Buckeye Elementary School?

Buckeye Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,062 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Buckeye Elementary School rank in AZ?

Buckeye Elementary School ranks #1,750 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Buckeye Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Buckeye Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Buckeye Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckeye Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Buckeye Elementary School a charter school?

No, Buckeye Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Buckeye Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Buckeye Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
1,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.0%
Area population (ZIP 85326)
73,912
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
34.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85326; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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