Bucktail Area Middle School

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Bucktail Area Middle School ranks 582 nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bucktail Area Middle School is a public middle school located in Renovo, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Keystone Central School District, which is ranked 403 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bucktail Area Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.43%) compared to the state average, which is notably higher than the nearby Central Mountain Middle School (90.95%). However, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math (19.6%) and PSSA English Language Arts (39.6%) significantly lower than the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. Additionally, Bucktail Area Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the 55.27% at Central Mountain Middle School.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $16,927 at Bucktail Area Middle School, the school's academic performance remains poor, raising questions about how the school is allocating its resources. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 could be a potential strength, but this advantage does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and instructional practices, may be playing a more significant role in the school's performance.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1300 Bucktail Avenue
Renovo, PA 17764-1424

(570) 893-4900

District: Keystone Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
582^nd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,927

Students who attend Bucktail Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bucktail High School

Feeder schools for Bucktail Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Renovo Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bucktail Area Middle School ranks worse than 65.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.93. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucktail Area Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Bucktail Area Middle School employs 8.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bucktail Area Middle School is $16,927.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bucktail Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucktail Area Middle School 582^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Bucktail Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Keystone Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Central School District 403^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bucktail Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bucktail Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	28.22	551^st	687	19.8%
2006	21.59	617^th	736	16.2%
2007	24.28	615^th	749	17.9%
2008	29.70	592^nd	753	21.4%
2009	43.87	537^th	770	30.3%
2010	42.74	564^th	805	29.9%
2011	48.99	528^th	825	36.0%
2012	43.56	576^th	834	30.9%
2013	49.13	484^th	758	36.1%
2014	39.37	518^th	728	28.8%
2015	34.55	561^st	835	32.8%
2016	34.67	590^th	870	32.2%
2017	34.05	592^nd	877	32.5%
2018	30.03	609^th	861	29.3%
2019	40.83	567^th	891	36.4%
2021	37.27	520^th	797	34.8%
2022	29.06	614^th	883	30.5%
2023	36.93	582^nd	893	34.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bucktail Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.96	594^th	874	32.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bucktail Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.96	617^th	681	9.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bucktail Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	119	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2006	112	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2007	113	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2008	116	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2009	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	107
2010	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	119
2011	102	0	1	1	1	0	2	0	107
2012	94	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	98
2013	81	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	86
2014	81	1	0	5	0	0	1	0	88
2015	87	1	0	5	0	0	1	0	94
2016	97	2	0	3	0	0	1	0	103
2017	99	0	0	8	0	0	1	0	108
2018	105	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	110
2019	89	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	94
2020	92	3	0	0	0	0	3	0	98
2021	114	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	115
2022	106	0	0	2	1	0	3	0	112
2023	96	0	0	3	1	0	5	0	105

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 Bucktail Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	120	6.5	18.5	0
2006	113	6.3	17.9	0
2007	118	9.7	12.2	0
2008	117	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	107	4.1	26.1	n/a
2010	119	8.4	14.1	59
2011	107	8.7	12.2	63.6
2012	98	8.5	11.5	66.3
2013	86	8.4	10.2	76.7
2014	88	8.2	10.6	77.3
2015	94	10.0	9.4	66
2016	103	11.0	9.3	70.9
2017	108	11.3	9.4	72.2
2018	110	9.5	11.5	n/a
2019	94	8.2	11.4	72.3
2020	98	8.8	11.0	n/a
2021	115	7.5	15.3	68.7
2022	112	7.7	14.5	67
2023	105	8.9	11.6	71.4

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 Bucktail Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	120	6.5	18.5	0
2006	113	6.3	17.9	0
2007	118	9.7	12.2	0
2008	117	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	107	4.1	26.1	n/a
2010	119	8.4	14.1	59
2011	107	8.7	12.2	63.6
2012	98	8.5	11.5	66.3
2013	86	8.4	10.2	76.7
2014	88	8.2	10.6	77.3
2015	94	10.0	9.4	66
2016	103	11.0	9.3	70.9
2017	108	11.3	9.4	72.2
2018	110	9.5	11.5	n/a
2019	94	8.2	11.4	72.3
2020	98	8.8	11.0	n/a
2021	115	7.5	15.3	68.7
2022	112	7.7	14.5	67
2023	105	8.9	11.6	71.4

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 Bucktail Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$129 (0.7%)	$19,546 (99.3%)	$19,674
2020	$173 (1.3%)	$13,541 (98.7%)	$13,715
2021	$994 (5.8%)	$16,196 (94.2%)	$17,190
2022	$1,785 (10.5%)	$15,142 (89.5%)	$16,927

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucktail Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 567^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 582^nd of 893 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Bucktail Area Middle School)	46.4	22.7	23.7%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bucktail Area Middle School)	64.3	40.9	23.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Bucktail Area Middle School)	33.3	13	20.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bucktail Area Middle School)	43.3	39.1	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Bucktail Area Middle School)	13.7	20	6.3%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Bucktail Area Middle School)	48.2	56	7.8%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bucktail Area Middle School)	34.4	44	9.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Bucktail Area Middle School)	31	19.6	11.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bucktail Area Middle School)	48.2	56	7.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bucktail Area Middle School)	47.1	39.6	7.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	94	105	11.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	96	7.9%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.3%	71.4%	0.9%

Schools Near Bucktail Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bucktail Area Middle School	Public	5-8	1300 Bucktail Avenue	Renovo	17764	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	105	9	11.6	71.4%	96 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	36.9	582^nd of 893 public middle schools	34.8%		29.1	614^th of 883 public middle schools	30.5%	32	22.2	22.7	13.0	20.0	19.6	56.0	56.0	34.6	40.9	39.1	44.0	39.6	$16,927	$1,785	$15,142
Central Mountain Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Ben Avenue	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	939	67	14.0	55.3%	854 (90.9%)	12 (1.3%)	30 (3.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.2%)	44.3	518^th of 893 public middle schools	42.0%		45.2	507^th of 883 public middle schools	42.6%	11	40.2	39.3	21.7	21.1	30.5	47.7	47.7	44.9	51.4	43.8	41.0	45.4	$17,738	$1,870	$15,868

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucktail Area Middle School

What high school do graduates of Bucktail Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bucktail Area Middle School usually go on to attend Bucktail High School

What district is Bucktail Area Middle School in?

Keystone Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Bucktail Area Middle School?

Students at Bucktail Area Middle School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bucktail Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Bucktail Area Middle School.

Is Bucktail Area Middle School a good school?

Bucktail Area Middle School ranks 582^nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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