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Schools in Buckley · White River School District

Buckley’s public schools outscore 84% of Washington districts

49% of students in Buckley’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Buckley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#64of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
63%
▲ 10 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 9 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 8 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.1K
▼ 18% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.1
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
2,903 students on the public path
In brief

Buckley’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,052 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Glacier Middle School, then White River High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Buckley’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 84% of Washington school districts, #64 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (194)Better than 80%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,160 test results and a graduating class of 301 could put Buckley anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Buckley’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,158 in math, 2,163 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Buckley, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Elk Ridge ElementaryWhite River School DistrictNo scores
6–8Glacier Middle SchoolWhite River School DistrictNo scores
9–12White River High SchoolWhite River School DistrictNo scores

Buckley’s public schools are run by White River School District, which also serves South Prairie and Wilkeson. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

White River School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 4,475 students, up 12% since 2020–21 · 19.1 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$15,052WA $18,444 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading63%
State average 53.4% · 2163 students tested
Math49%
State average 40.1% · 2158 students tested

Buckley vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Buckley’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BuckleyA−White River

Every school in Buckley

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Buckleyby address
Elk Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
564 students17:1Rate it →
Glacier Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
999 students21:1Rate it →
Also serving Buckleyin other towns
White River High School
High · Grades 9–12
1,340 students23:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (White River Special Ed Services and White River Homeschool).

Questions about Buckley’s schools

Are Buckley’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Buckley children attend outscore 84% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #64 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Buckley in?

White River School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,475 students in 9 schools (2024–25).

Where do Buckley kids go to high school?

White River High School, with 1,340 students.

What is Buckley’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in White River School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Buckley spend per student?

$15,052 in White River School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.