Buckland Mills Elementary

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Buckland Mills Elementary ranks 136 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

10511 Wharfdale Place
Gainesville, VA 20155

(703) 530-1560

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,762

Students who attend Buckland Mills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High:	Patriot High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 777

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.1%

Asian:

24.6%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckland Mills Elementary ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 13^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Buckland Mills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), Asian (24.6%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckland Mills Elementary is 18.3. 58 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Buckland Mills Elementary employs 42.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2023 Rankings:

Buckland Mills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckland Mills Elementary 136^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Buckland Mills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Asian students:

African American students:

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White students:

Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 40^th of 131 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
2007	62.33	401^st	1083	63.0%
2008	66.84	326^th	1081	69.8%
2009	74.29	208^th	1082	80.8%
2010	66.84	334^th	1113	70.0%
2011	57.60	497^th	1117	55.5%
2012	66.20	335^th	1117	70.0%
2013	82.29	112^th	1120	90.0%
2014	81.10	136^th	1110	87.7%
2015	65.07	382^nd	1100	65.3%
2016	78.99	167^th	1096	84.8%
2017	80.62	144^th	1099	86.9%
2018	85.25	88^th	1097	92.0%
2019	83.91	105^th	1105	90.5%
2021	88.09	103^rd	1103	90.7%
2022	83.17	161^st	1109	85.5%
2023	83.95	136^th	1114	87.8%

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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	67^th	245	72.7%

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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	10^th	300	96.7%

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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	202^nd	1100	81.6%

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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	95^th	1093	91.3%

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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	105^th	230	54.3%

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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	88^th	579	84.8%

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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	38^th	564	93.3%

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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	136^th	984	86.2%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckland Mills Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 136^th 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)	94	83.2	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)	85	75.4	9.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Buckland Mills Elementary)	83	77.2	5.8%
3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)	72	69.9	2.1%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buckland Mills Elementary)	98	86.2	11.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)	86	75.8	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Buckland Mills Elementary)	88	89.9	1.9%
4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)	78	77.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buckland Mills Elementary)	96	87.7	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)	84	74.3	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Buckland Mills Elementary)	89	87.7	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)	81	72.3	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Buckland Mills Elementary)	89	86.1	2.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)	80	76.1	3.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	673	777	15.5%
African American	68	107	57.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	142	191	34.5%
Hispanic	98	109	11.2%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	320	296	7.5%
Two or More Races	42	74	76.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.7%	27.9%	7.3%

Schools Near Buckland Mills Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SOL Mathematics (2023)			SOL Science (2023)	SOL English Reading (2023)			SOL VA Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buckland Mills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10511 Wharfdale Place	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 530-1560	777	42	18.3	27.9%	296 (38.1%)	107 (13.8%)	109 (14.0%)	191 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (9.5%)	83.9	136^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.8%		83.2	161^st of 1109 public elementary schools	85.5%	25	83.2	86.2	87.7	87.7	77.2	89.9	86.1	84.0	$7,762	$188	$7,575
George G. Tyler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14500 John Marshall Hwy	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 754-7181	449	26	17.1	30.7%	193 (43.0%)	50 (11.1%)	85 (18.9%)	82 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.5%)	70.9	333^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	70.1%		78.4	225^th of 1109 public elementary schools	79.7%	108	75.9	80.9	82.7	76.0	70.2	82.1	73.3	86.4	$8,692	$217	$8,474
Haymarket Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15500 Learning Lane	Haymarket	20169	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 468-2800	923	48	19.1	18.7%	434 (47.0%)	97 (10.5%)	115 (12.5%)	187 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	87 (9.4%)	85.6	114^th of 1114 public elementary schools	89.8%		81.5	190^th of 1109 public elementary schools	82.9%	76	88.0	93.3	87.6	81.2	81.2	92.1	80.3	89.0	$7,493	$208	$7,285
Glenkirk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8584 Sedge Wren Drive	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 753-1702	612	38	16.0	12.1%	320 (52.3%)	46 (7.5%)	64 (10.5%)	129 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.7%)	91.3	31^st of 1114 public elementary schools	97.2%		86.6	106^th of 1109 public elementary schools	90.4%	75	91.9	88.4	92.2	92.2	88.8	95.2	89.7	93.2	$8,898	$229	$8,669
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 McLeod Way	Haymarket	20169	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 754-4161	470	29	16.0	11.1%	273 (58.1%)	46 (9.8%)	59 (12.6%)	60 (12.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	84.7	126^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.7%		84.2	149^th of 1109 public elementary schools	86.6%	23	84.0	90.0	89.5	83.0	89.3	88.0	86.3	79.0	$9,626	$174	$9,452
Piney Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Linton Hall Road	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 261-5300	766	46	16.8	18.9%	382 (49.9%)	59 (7.7%)	115 (15.0%)	137 (17.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	69 (9.0%)	83	157^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.9%		79.9	209^th of 1109 public elementary schools	81.2%	52	81.1	85.2	87.0	88.6	74.0	87.2	87.7	87.9	$7,962	$140	$7,822
J.W. Alvey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Waverly Farm Dr.	Haymarket	20169	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 261-2556	599	33	18.0	7.7%	367 (61.3%)	48 (8.0%)	48 (8.0%)	82 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.0%)	91.2	34^th of 1114 public elementary schools	96.9%		89.3	65^th of 1109 public elementary schools	94.1%	31	87.9	88.3	99.1	95.5	87.9	93.3	92.9	89.9	$8,997	$195	$8,802
Bristow Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8990 Worthington Dr	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(703) 753-7741	614	37	16.7	24.9%	296 (48.2%)	59 (9.6%)	125 (20.4%)	83 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.3%)	80.8	194^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.6%		77	247^th of 1109 public elementary schools	77.7%	53	89.0	80.7	86.2	80.9	86.9	81.6	81.9	82.4	$9,038	$320	$8,718
Chris Yung Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12612 Fog Light Way	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 598-3500	775	47	16.4	44.4%	217 (28.0%)	125 (16.1%)	260 (33.5%)	110 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.1%)	66.5	391^st of 1114 public elementary schools	64.9%		75.4	274^th of 1109 public elementary schools	75.3%	117	83.9	76.8	72.3	70.5	71.5	79.6	69.1	83.5	$7,388	$158	$7,230
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4416 Broad Run Church Rd	New Baltimore	20187	Fauquier County	Fauquier County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(540) 422-7650	499	32	15.5	17.4%	366 (73.3%)	16 (3.2%)	58 (11.6%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (9.2%)	70	341^st of 1114 public elementary schools	69.4%		67.6	379^th of 1109 public elementary schools	65.8%	38	78.9	66.2	81.9	75.0	76.7	79.7	81.9		$8,921	$00	$8,921

Frequently Asked Questions about Buckland Mills Elementary

What schools do graduates of Buckland Mills Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High : Patriot High

What is the racial makeup of Buckland Mills Elementary?

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

What district is Buckland Mills Elementary in?

Prince William County Public Schools

Is Buckland Mills Elementary a good school?

Buckland Mills Elementary ranks 136^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Buckland Mills Elementary?

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

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