Buckland Mills Elementary

Summary:

Buckland Mills Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Gainesville, Virginia, serving 777 students in grades K-5. As part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, Buckland Mills consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with a strong focus on academic excellence, diversity, and support for English Language Learners (ELLs).

Buckland Mills Elementary's students consistently outperform their peers at the state and district levels in various subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade students scored 84.73% proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 67.98% for the state and 75.58% for the district. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 38.1% White, 13.77% African American, 14.03% Hispanic, 24.58% Asian, and 9.52% two or more races, is higher than the surrounding schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. Buckland Mills Elementary also ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in Virginia for its exceptional performance with ELL students.

When compared to nearby schools, Buckland Mills Elementary stands out for its consistent academic excellence, with students outperforming their peers at Chris Yung Elementary and Haymarket Elementary in SOL assessments. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.4 to 19.0 over the past three school years, which is lower than the surrounding schools. While Buckland Mills Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.93%) compared to some nearby schools, its spending per student ($7,762 in 2020-2021) is lower than schools like Mountain View Elementary and J.W. Alvey Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 10511 Wharfdale Place
       Gainesville, VA  20155


(703) 530-1560

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,762 Help


Students who attend Buckland Mills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High:    Patriot High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  777

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.1%
Asian:
24.6%
Hispanic:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buckland Mills Elementary ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 18th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Buckland Mills Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckland Mills Elementary is $7,762. 50 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckland Mills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckland Mills Elementary 230th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Buckland Mills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buckland Mills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.33 401st 1083 63.0%
2008 66.84 326th 1081 69.8%
2009 74.29 208th 1082 80.8%
2010 66.84 334th 1113 70.0%
2011 57.60 497th 1117 55.5%
2012 66.20 335th 1117 70.0%
2013 82.29 112th 1120 90.0%
2014 81.10 136th 1110 87.7%
2015 65.07 382nd 1100 65.3%
2016 78.99 167th 1096 84.8%
2017 80.62 144th 1099 86.9%
2018 85.25 88th 1097 92.0%
2019 83.91 105th 1105 90.5%
2021 88.09 103rd 1103 90.7%
2022 83.17 161st 1109 85.5%
2023 83.95 136th 1114 87.8%
2024 78.88 230th 1114 79.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.03 67th 245 72.7%
2024 45.74 147th 247 40.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.03 10th 300 96.7%
2024 87.40 20th 306 93.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.62 330th 1036 68.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.70 202nd 1100 81.6%
2024 75.49 251st 1098 77.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.81 95th 1093 91.3%
2024 78.65 210th 1101 80.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.65 105th 230 54.3%
2024 64.35 97th 238 59.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.28 88th 579 84.8%
2024 76.95 110th 588 81.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.19 38th 564 93.3%
2024 81.40 80th 580 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Buckland Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.15 136th 984 86.2%
2024 64.75 357th 979 63.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Enrollment information for Buckland Mills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 356 62 138 61 1 n/a n/a 32 650
2008 385 78 161 74 2 n/a n/a 40 740
2009 417 89 164 74 4 n/a n/a 53 801
2010 494 96 159 98 8 n/a n/a 72 927
2011 545 93 183 153 8 0 67 0 1049
2012 514 102 171 161 9 1 64 0 1022
2013 547 109 169 163 9 1 70 0 1068
2014 572 109 173 161 3 2 72 0 1092
2015 326 81 128 129 1 3 41 0 709
2016 326 86 129 102 0 3 43 0 689
2017 305 73 141 105 0 3 41 0 668
2018 313 69 126 101 0 2 44 0 655
2019 320 68 142 98 0 3 42 0 673
2020 330 86 146 84 0 2 58 0 706
2021 302 97 156 92 0 0 58 0 705
2022 300 102 164 106 0 0 67 0 739
2023 296 107 191 109 0 0 74 0 777

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 Buckland Mills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 650 43.6 14.9 12.3
2008 740 36.0 20.6 15
2009 801 39.0 20.5 15.4
2010 927 42.6 21.7 18.9
2011 1049 48.0 21.8 15.5
2012 1022 47.2 21.6 16.4
2013 1068 45.1 23.6 16.1
2014 1092 52.8 20.6 16.6
2015 709 38.0 18.6 20
2016 689 37.0 18.6 17
2017 668 35.8 18.6 19.9
2018 655 36.3 18.0 20.9
2019 673 37.3 18.0 20.7
2020 706 40.5 17.4 21.8
2021 705 40.3 17.4 n/a
2022 739 38.8 19.0 20.8
2023 777 42.2 18.3 27.9

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 Buckland Mills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 650 43.6 14.9 12.3
2008 740 36.0 20.6 15
2009 801 39.0 20.5 15.4
2010 927 42.6 21.7 18.9
2011 1049 48.0 21.8 15.5
2012 1022 47.2 21.6 16.4
2013 1068 45.1 23.6 16.1
2014 1092 52.8 20.6 16.6
2015 709 38.0 18.6 20
2016 689 37.0 18.6 17
2017 668 35.8 18.6 19.9
2018 655 36.3 18.0 20.9
2019 673 37.3 18.0 20.7
2020 706 40.5 17.4 21.8
2021 705 40.3 17.4 n/a
2022 739 38.8 19.0 20.8
2023 777 42.2 18.3 27.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckland Mills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,512 (100.0%) $7,512
2020 $59 (0.8%) $6,960 (99.2%) $7,019
2021 $188 (2.4%) $7,575 (97.6%) $7,762

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckland Mills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 136th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buckland Mills Elementary)9483.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Buckland Mills Elementary)8377.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buckland Mills Elementary)9886.2
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Buckland Mills Elementary)8889.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7877.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buckland Mills Elementary)9687.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Buckland Mills Elementary)8987.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Buckland Mills Elementary)8986.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students673777
 15.5%
African American68107
 57.4%
American Indian00
Asian142191
 34.5%
Hispanic98109
 11.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White320296
 7.5%
Two or More Races4274
 76.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.7%27.9%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buckland Mills Elementary

Buckland Mills Elementary ranks 230th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 777 students attended Buckland Mills Elementary.

Students at Buckland Mills Elementary are 38% White, 25% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 14% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Buckland Mills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High : Patriot High


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