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#666 of 990 schools in CT
Buckley School
Elementary School · Manchester School District · Manchester, CT
A Manchester School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
250 Vernon Street, Manchester, CT 06042
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckley School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buckley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), 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
$89,132
Median home value
$219,200
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Highland Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Keeney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| St Bridget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 151 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manchester School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $29,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckley School is listed in Manchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckley School
Buckley School is a public elementary school in Manchester, CT, part of Manchester School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckley School
What grades does Buckley School serve?
Buckley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Buckley School?
Buckley School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckley School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckley School rank in CT?
Buckley School ranks #666 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Buckley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Buckley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckley School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buckley School a charter school?
No, Buckley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckley School a Title I school?
No, Buckley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckley School?
50.7% of students at Buckley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (860) 647-3302
- Area population (ZIP 06042)
- 23,302
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 06042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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