Buckman Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Buckman Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Greece Central School District in Rochester, NY, with a student population of 379. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages, ranking in the bottom half of New York elementary schools.

Buckman Heights faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, with only 21.74% of 3rd graders, 24.58% of 4th graders, and 14.75% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 34.39%, 32.79%, and 31.82%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 57.52% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending more per student ($16,454) than the district average, the school's academic outcomes have not improved. Nearby schools, such as Paddy Hill Elementary School, generally outperform Buckman Heights, and the nearby Discovery Charter School also outperforms the district as a whole.

The racial disparities at Buckman Heights are also concerning, with the academic performance of African American and Hispanic students lagging behind their White and Asian peers. The school's steady decline in statewide ranking over the past decade, from 1017 out of 2345 schools in 2013-2014 to 2179 out of 2439 schools currently, suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support for disadvantaged student populations.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 550 Buckman Rd
       Rochester, NY  14615-1298


(585) 966-5900

District: Greece Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2179th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,454 Help


Students who attend Buckman Heights Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Olympia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Hispanic:
16.9%
African American:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Compare Details Buckman Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Greece Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Buckman Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckman Heights Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 4th best among 7 elementary schools in the Greece Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckman Heights Elementary School is $16,454, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Greece Central School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buckman Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckman Heights Elementary School 2179th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Buckman Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Greece Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greece Central School District 734th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buckman Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.02 1145th 2206 48.1%
2007 49.22 1364th 2219 38.5%
2008 56.26 1198th 2227 46.2%
2009 48.19 1444th 2257 36.0%
2010 47.86 1347th 2263 40.5%
2011 47.01 1361st 2286 40.5%
2012 47.43 1384th 2320 40.3%
2013 53.94 1012th 2325 56.5%
2014 55.41 1017th 2345 56.6%
2015 46.86 1245th 2352 47.1%
2016 38.50 1493rd 2366 36.9%
2017 32.89 1639th 2386 31.3%
2018 36.78 1564th 2395 34.7%
2019 24.54 1868th 2413 22.6%
2021 11.21 2031st 2201 7.7%
2022 18.01 2110th 2434 13.3%
2023 15.03 2179th 2439 10.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.16 68th 202 66.3%
2019 34.25 103rd 180 42.8%
2021 19.46 116th 143 18.9%
2022 17.01 253rd 289 12.5%
2023 12.15 214th 223 4.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.55 271st 860 68.5%
2021 49.88 190th 454 58.1%
2022 34.30 671st 1027 34.7%
2023 30.50 765th 1001 23.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.18 1480th 1859 20.4%
2021 18.19 977th 1044 6.4%
2022 24.74 1764th 2031 13.1%
2023 19.46 1883rd 2016 6.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.84 1228th 2045 40.0%
2019 23.97 1659th 2032 18.4%
2021 13.90 1580th 1678 5.8%
2022 15.35 1971st 2099 6.1%
2023 13.70 1937th 2041 5.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.21 1585th 2338 32.2%
2019 27.28 1783rd 2357 24.4%
2021 9.23 1860th 1955 4.9%
2022 17.48 2109th 2401 12.2%
2023 15.47 2168th 2403 9.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.07 1499th 2340 35.9%
2019 23.21 1889th 2358 19.9%
2021 12.26 1810th 1961 7.7%
2022 20.76 2036th 2400 15.2%
2023 12.01 2260th 2400 5.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.97 395th 601 34.3%
2019 38.48 402nd 548 26.6%
2021 8.56 402nd 430 6.5%
2022 6.11 644th 671 4.0%
2023 4.12 583rd 605 3.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 572nd 948 39.7%
2019 22.21 756th 891 15.2%
2021 24.66 328th 427 23.2%
2022 36.78 585th 936 37.5%
2023 24.39 673rd 857 21.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 1091st 1392 21.6%
2019 24.06 1082nd 1315 17.7%
2021 13.84 778th 818 4.9%
2022 12.00 1444th 1503 3.9%
2023 16.86 1303rd 1429 8.8%
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Rank History for White students at Buckman Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 1156th 1408 17.9%
2019 17.82 1184th 1338 11.5%
2021 6.51 1190th 1224 2.8%
2022 13.38 1282nd 1399 8.4%
2023 11.25 1243rd 1337 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Open Quote Transferred both of our kids to another school because of their refusal to work with our children's IEPs and provide the assistance they needed. School insisted children didn't need any extra help and punished them for not completing their work when they had official diagnosis of dyslexia & autism. Pathetic. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buckman Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 431 16 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1990 426 16 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1991 410 17 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1992 400 18 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 422 23 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 432 21 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 420 14 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 420 14 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 390 19 11 5 2 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 362 12 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 394 21 8 11 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2000 380 14 9 11 3 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 393 20 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 357 16 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 357 16 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 310 18 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 273 21 10 16 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 256 30 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 250 33 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2008 252 39 9 25 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 263 36 9 40 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 253 49 10 38 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2011 255 55 10 41 0 0 1 0 362
2012 248 67 13 38 0 1 2 0 369
2013 225 52 17 37 0 0 4 0 335
2014 199 49 15 39 0 0 12 0 314
2015 196 48 16 47 0 0 18 0 325
2016 186 48 15 58 1 0 25 0 333
2017 199 48 15 57 1 0 28 0 348
2018 207 44 20 61 0 0 29 0 361
2019 217 44 22 56 0 0 23 0 362
2020 212 53 17 62 3 0 26 0 373
2021 210 58 15 62 3 0 21 0 369
2022 195 58 19 62 3 0 21 0 358
2023 205 53 31 64 0 0 26 0 379

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 Buckman Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 23.9 19.2 n/a
1990 461 27.9 16.5 n/a
1991 445 26.9 16.5 n/a
1992 441 24.9 17.7 n/a
1993 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
1994 468 26.2 17.9 12.4
1995 449 28.7 15.6 8.2
1996 449 28.7 15.6 8.2
1997 427 25.7 16.6 10.1
1998 392 25.7 15.3 12.5
1999 438 30.5 14.4 14.6
2000 417 35.0 11.9 20.6
2001 436 33.6 13.0 21.3
2002 385 26.0 14.8 26
2003 385 26.0 14.8 26
2004 350 n/a n/a n/a
2005 320 28.5 11.2 30.6
2006 310 27.0 11.5 34.5
2007 312 25.0 12.5 36.9
2008 325 26.5 12.3 36.9
2009 348 27.8 12.5 43.1
2010 350 31.9 10.9 42.6
2011 362 35.2 10.2 42.8
2012 369 32.0 11.5 47.7
2013 335 29.0 11.5 48.1
2014 314 26.0 12.0 43
2015 325 27.0 12.0 45.2
2016 333 28.0 11.8 45.9
2017 348 30.0 11.6 48
2018 361 30.7 11.7 59.8
2019 362 29.0 12.4 63
2020 373 28.0 13.3 63.3
2021 369 28.1 13.1 73.4
2022 358 29.2 12.2 48.6
2023 379 32.1 11.8 57.5

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 Buckman Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 23.9 19.2 n/a
1990 461 27.9 16.5 n/a
1991 445 26.9 16.5 n/a
1992 441 24.9 17.7 n/a
1993 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
1994 468 26.2 17.9 12.4
1995 449 28.7 15.6 8.2
1996 449 28.7 15.6 8.2
1997 427 25.7 16.6 10.1
1998 392 25.7 15.3 12.5
1999 438 30.5 14.4 14.6
2000 417 35.0 11.9 20.6
2001 436 33.6 13.0 21.3
2002 385 26.0 14.8 26
2003 385 26.0 14.8 26
2004 350 n/a n/a n/a
2005 320 28.5 11.2 30.6
2006 310 27.0 11.5 34.5
2007 312 25.0 12.5 36.9
2008 325 26.5 12.3 36.9
2009 348 27.8 12.5 43.1
2010 350 31.9 10.9 42.6
2011 362 35.2 10.2 42.8
2012 369 32.0 11.5 47.7
2013 335 29.0 11.5 48.1
2014 314 26.0 12.0 43
2015 325 27.0 12.0 45.2
2016 333 28.0 11.8 45.9
2017 348 30.0 11.6 48
2018 361 30.7 11.7 59.8
2019 362 29.0 12.4 63
2020 373 28.0 13.3 63.3
2021 369 28.1 13.1 73.4
2022 358 29.2 12.2 48.6
2023 379 32.1 11.8 57.5

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.

Immunization Rates

Buckman Heights Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201999.2%0.0%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
202099.7%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckman Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $846 (6.7%) $11,849 (93.3%) $12,695
2020 $873 (7.3%) $11,006 (92.7%) $11,879
2021 $1,349 (10.1%) $12,025 (89.9%) $13,374
2022 $1,909 (12.4%) $13,542 (87.6%) $15,451
2023 $2,469 (15.0%) $13,984 (85.0%) $16,454

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckman Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1868th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2179th of 2439 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buckman Heights Elementary School)3921.7
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greece Central School District)4134.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Buckman Heights Elementary School)4633.1
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (Greece Central School District)4240.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buckman Heights Elementary School)2224.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greece Central School District)2832.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Buckman Heights Elementary School)3235.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Greece Central School District)3644.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buckman Heights Elementary School)2314.8
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greece Central School District)2631.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Buckman Heights Elementary School)3624
 12%
   5th Grade Math (Greece Central School District)3531.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362379
 4.7%
African American4453
 20.5%
American Indian00
Asian2231
 40.9%
Hispanic5664
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White217205
 5.5%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%57.5%
 5.5%


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Students who attend Buckman Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Olympia High School

Buckman Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Buckman Heights Elementary School.

Students at Buckman Heights Elementary School are 54% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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