Very Good
#538 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 29% in state
Buckland Mills Elementary
Elementary School · Prince William County Public Schools · Gainesville, VA
A Prince William County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
10511 Wharfdale Place, Gainesville, VA 20155
- Math 83% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckland Mills Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 83% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buckland Mills Elementary 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 Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,531
Median home value
$630,400
Median rent
$2,648/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George G. Tyler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | 2.3private | K | 0.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Lake Manassas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Haymarket ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 969 | 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.
Prince William County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 99
- Rank in district
- #20 of 94
- District spending per student
- $15,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckland Mills Elementary is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckland Mills Elementary
Buckland Mills Elementary is a public elementary school in Gainesville, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckland Mills Elementary
What grades does Buckland Mills Elementary serve?
Buckland Mills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Buckland Mills Elementary?
Buckland Mills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckland Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckland Mills Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckland Mills Elementary rank in VA?
Buckland Mills Elementary ranks #538 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Buckland Mills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckland Mills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Buckland Mills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckland Mills Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buckland Mills Elementary a charter school?
No, Buckland Mills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckland Mills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buckland Mills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckland Mills Elementary?
29.3% of students at Buckland Mills Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (703) 530-1560
- Area population (ZIP 20155)
- 37,516
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 20155; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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