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#1174 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 41% in state

Buck EL Sch

Elementary School · Neshaminy Sd · Levittown, PA

A Neshaminy Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

143 Top Rd, Levittown, PA 19056

  • Math 71% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$17,241
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Buck EL Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Buck EL Sch 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$104,382

Median home value

$360,000

Median rent

$1,409/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19056; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Schweitzer EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.7K–41.0 mi454Compare →
Oxford Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.3 mi395Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Neshaminy Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$17,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Buck EL Sch is listed in Neshaminy SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Buck EL Sch

Buck EL Sch is a public elementary school in Levittown, PA, part of Neshaminy Sd, serving approximately 586 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Buck EL Sch

What grades does Buck EL Sch serve?

Buck EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Buck EL Sch?

Buck EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buck EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Buck EL Sch is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Buck EL Sch rank in PA?

Buck EL Sch ranks #1,174 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Buck EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Buck EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Buck EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Buck EL Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Buck EL Sch a charter school?

No, Buck EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Buck EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Buck EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buck EL Sch?

18.6% of students at Buck EL Sch 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
586
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
Area population (ZIP 19056)
15,634
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
39.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 19056; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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