Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Buckfield Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Buckfield, Maine, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 222. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 10 district, which is ranked 160 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Buckfield Junior-Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.75%) compared to nearby schools, it has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 25th out of 114 Maine high schools in 2018-2019 to 112th out of 123 in 2022-2023, with a 0-star rating. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 76.9% in 2021-2022 to 83.3% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby Winthrop High School (84.7%) and Oak Hill High School (87.9%). Additionally, Buckfield Junior-Senior High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 56.1% in 2020-2021, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 20.2% to 46.4%.

Buckfield Junior-Senior High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, with the largest gap in Mathematics (34.58% proficient compared to the state average of 48.68%). The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.54%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 23.35% to 49.4%. These factors suggest that Buckfield Junior-Senior High School is facing significant challenges in maintaining its academic performance and statewide standing, and may benefit from targeted interventions to address chronic absenteeism, improve academic achievement, and support its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 160 Morrill Street
       Buckfield, ME  04220


(207) 336-2151

District: Regional School Unit 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,892 Help


Feeder schools for Buckfield Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Hartford-Sumner Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Two or more races:
1.4%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buckfield Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 91.1% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), two or more races (1.4%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Buckfield Junior-Senior High School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School is $10,892.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Buckfield Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Buckfield Junior-Senior High School 112th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Buckfield Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 10 160th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 18.69 93rd 103 9.7%
2011 26.00 86th 105 18.1%
2012 48.47 47th 107 56.1%
2013 36.20 73rd 106 31.1%
2015 32.24 42nd 98 57.1%
2016 62.58 29th 111 73.9%
2017 43.11 59th 111 46.8%
2018 25.30 92nd 114 19.3%
2019 72.35 25th 114 78.1%
2021 77.31 30th 82 63.4%
2022 27.73 83rd 98 15.3%
2023 18.08 112th 123 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.73 8th 92 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.20 13th 92 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 286 2 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2011 284 3 0 3 3 0 0 0 293
2012 278 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 287
2013 257 3 3 4 0 0 1 0 268
2014 252 3 3 3 1 0 1 0 263
2015 226 3 2 1 1 0 4 0 237
2016 222 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 228
2017 215 1 2 0 3 0 6 0 227
2018 226 2 1 3 2 0 4 0 238
2019 220 1 3 5 1 0 3 0 233
2020 224 1 0 3 1 0 2 0 231
2021 238 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 242
2022 237 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 243
2023 217 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 222

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 294 25.7 11.4 60.5
2011 293 23.0 12.7 60.8
2012 287 25.9 11.0 n/a
2013 268 24.0 11.1 63.4
2014 263 23.1 11.3 62
2015 237 21.0 11.2 58.2
2016 228 22.0 10.3 61.8
2017 227 21.0 10.8 54.6
2018 238 20.7 11.4 55.9
2019 233 20.8 11.2 51.5
2020 231 20.3 11.3 39.4
2021 242 20.3 11.9 42.1
2022 243 22.3 10.8 50.6
2023 222 22.1 10.0 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 294 25.7 11.4 60.5
2011 293 23.0 12.7 60.8
2012 287 25.9 11.0 n/a
2013 268 24.0 11.1 63.4
2014 263 23.1 11.3 62
2015 237 21.0 11.2 58.2
2016 228 22.0 10.3 61.8
2017 227 21.0 10.8 54.6
2018 238 20.7 11.4 55.9
2019 233 20.8 11.2 51.5
2020 231 20.3 11.3 39.4
2021 242 20.3 11.9 42.1
2022 243 22.3 10.8 50.6
2023 222 22.1 10.0 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,870
2019 $16,744
2020 $19,466
2021 $10,955
2022 $12,509
2023 $10,892

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 114 High schoolsRanks 112th of 123 High schools
 69.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Buckfield Junior-Senior High School)45.981.4
 35.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 10)44.778.1
 33.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Buckfield Junior-Senior High School)16.776
 59.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 10)21.971.6
 49.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students233222
 4.7%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic51
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White220217
 1.4%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%40.5%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buckfield Junior-Senior High School

Buckfield Junior-Senior High School ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Maine high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 222 students attended Buckfield Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

Buckfield Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hartford-Sumner Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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