Buckner Preparatory

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Buckner Preparatory ranks 3241 st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Buckner Preparatory is an elementary public charter school located in Dallas, Texas, serving grades PK-7 with a total enrollment of 342 students. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 581 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckner Preparatory faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population (72.51%) than surrounding schools, which range from 33.51% to 94.17% Hispanic students. Academically, Buckner Preparatory's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the state and nearby schools, with only 56.52% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, compared to 48.85% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, and its performance is particularly low for African American students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

However, there are some bright spots. In 7th grade STAAR Mathematics, Buckner Preparatory's proficiency rate of 61.9% is significantly higher than the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) average of 37.5% and the state average of 31.89%. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($11,309) is higher than nearby charter schools like KIPP Pleasant Grove Pri ($10,325) and Inspired Vision Academy Elementary ($10,771), though lower than Dallas ISD public schools. The school's challenges, including a higher student-teacher ratio and declining performance over time, will need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-7

8510 Military Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75227

(214) 545-6552

District: Cityscape Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3241^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,309

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.6%

African American:

19.3%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckner Preparatory ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Buckner Preparatory ranks better than 56.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.6%), African American (19.3%), White (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckner Preparatory is 19.3. (See more...)

Compare Buckner Preparatory employs 20.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckner Preparatory is $11,309.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckner Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckner Preparatory 3241^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Buckner Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Buckner Preparatory 1020^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Buckner Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cityscape Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cityscape Schools 581^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buckner Preparatory

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	13.68	4305^th	4578	6.0%
2022	9.31	4434^th	4581	3.2%
2023	21.82	3894^th	4647	16.2%
2024	33.05	3241^st	4675	30.7%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	35.61	2316^th	3446	32.8%
2022	20.90	3144^th	3487	9.8%
2023	32.16	2669^th	3556	24.9%
2024	22.37	3151^st	3638	13.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.23	3987^th	4086	2.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.21	4231^st	4451	4.9%
2022	12.18	4340^th	4477	3.1%
2023	34.77	3239^th	4521	28.4%
2024	40.71	2827^th	4560	38.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	9.43	4453^rd	4499	1.0%
2022	9.13	4455^th	4561	2.3%
2023	20.43	4005^th	4588	12.7%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.12	3507^th	4331	19.0%
2022	18.01	4154^th	4461	6.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.93	3532^nd	4498	21.5%
2022	15.65	4193^rd	4563	8.1%
2023	29.08	3469^th	4585	24.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	22.67	2157^th	2444	11.7%
2022	14.90	2322^nd	2421	4.1%
2023	18.61	2248^th	2443	8.0%
2024	69.00	498^th	2421	79.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	20.28	3878^th	4329	10.4%
2022	15.67	4115^th	4376	6.0%
2023	31.40	3307^th	4401	24.9%
2024	28.63	3479^th	4431	21.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Buckner Preparatory

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Rank History for all middle school students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.03	1020^th	2361	56.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.82	536^th	1760	69.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.13	665^th	2224	70.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Buckner Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.05	816^th	2108	61.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Buckner Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	6	51	1	139	2	199
2021	3	46	0	178	4	231
2022	9	61	0	236	7	313
2023	8	77	0	248	9	342
2024	9	76	0	302	7	394

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 Buckner Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	199	8.0	24.8	87.4
2021	231	9.0	25.6	87.4
2022	313	11.5	27.1	90.7
2023	342	16.4	20.8	94.7
2024	394	20.3	19.3	92.4

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 Buckner Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	199	8.0	24.8	87.4
2021	231	9.0	25.6	87.4
2022	313	11.5	27.1	90.7
2023	342	16.4	20.8	94.7
2024	394	20.3	19.3	92.4

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 Buckner Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,560 (14.1%)	$9,521 (85.9%)	$11,081
2021	$2,380 (21.0%)	$8,929 (79.0%)	$11,309

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Buckner Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buckner Preparatory	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	8510 Military Pkwy	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Cityscape Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 545-6552	394	20	19.3	92.4%	9 (2.3%)	76 (19.3%)	302 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	33.1	3241^st of 4675 public elementary schools	30.7%		21.8	3894^th of 4647 public elementary schools	16.2%	653	21.4	0.0	0.0					56.5	29.2	53.3	41.7	57.1		27.0	19.4	40.0	25.0	61.9		17.1			$11,309	$2,380	$8,929
Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7817 Military Pkwy	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-5700	500	35	14.2	97.2%	8 (1.6%)	83 (16.6%)	403 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	30.2	3425^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.7%		60.5	1582^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	66.0%	1843	5.0	50.0	36.4		12.5			18.4	55.6	61.9				12.8	41.5	25.0				10.2			$12,605	$1,659	$10,946
Nova Academy Cedar Hill	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	2800 Prichard Ln	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Nova Academy Southeast	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 291-1900	84	5	17.4	95.2%	0 (0.0%)	76 (90.5%)	8 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								37.5						0.0									$11,197	$2,162	$9,035
Nova Academy Prichard	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2800 Prichard Ln	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Nova Academy Southeast	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 808-7470	281	21	13.5	89.7%	5 (1.8%)	85 (30.2%)	186 (66.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	35.5	3093^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	33.8%		30.9	3339^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.1%	246								21.4	42.9	35.5	57.1	61.1	64.9	29.6	42.9	41.9	33.3	19.4	51.4	9.7	37.8	37.8	$9,652	$1,212	$8,440
San Jacinto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Hume Dr	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-4200	429	33	13.0	92.8%	7 (1.6%)	29 (6.8%)	390 (90.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32	3314^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.1%		35	3087^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.6%	227	24.3	27.8	7.4	8.3			0.0	23.8	29.7	37.0				39.1	36.5	48.0				6.5			$12,909	$1,675	$11,234
C A Tatum Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3002 St Augustine Rd	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-2000	417	35	12.0	98.1%	6 (1.4%)	159 (38.1%)	247 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	23.8	3826^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.2%		40.7	2753^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	40.8%	1073	14.8	20.0	16.7		0.0			22.2	30.8	46.8				28.0	30.6	30.8				9.6			$12,541	$1,587	$10,954
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8915 Greenmound Ave	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-1700	657	46	14.2	97.4%	17 (2.6%)	61 (9.3%)	572 (87.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	60.3	1577^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.3%		62.3	1500^th of 4647 public elementary schools	67.7%	77	24.5	54.0	44.9		33.3	33.3	12.5	40.0	27.8	45.2				54.9	70.0	61.3				13.9			$13,536	$1,654	$11,883
Edward Titche Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9560 Highfield Dr	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-2100	702	45	15.6	100.0%	10 (1.4%)	197 (28.1%)	479 (68.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	32.6	3275^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.9%		42.6	2624^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.5%	651	22.9	40.0	43.4	0.0	6.7	26.9	3.9	25.6	42.9	24.5				26.6	47.1	43.8				12.5			$12,606	$2,089	$10,516
KIPP Pleasant Grove Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2200 N St Augustine	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 323-4230	576	30	19.2	92.0%	11 (1.9%)	342 (59.4%)	197 (34.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.3%)	7.9	4566^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.3%		4.5	4621^st of 4647 public elementary schools	0.6%	55								36.4	21.7	20.4				13.0	3.6	6.1				2.0			$10,325	$1,132	$9,193
Frank Guzick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Berridge Ln	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-3900	605	44	13.7	94.5%	9 (1.5%)	185 (30.6%)	394 (65.1%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	19.7	4059^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.2%		16.9	4191^st of 4647 public elementary schools	9.8%	132	18.2	18.9	22.2	8.3	0.0	25.0	0.0	20.0	18.4	31.9				19.7	25.0	46.7				8.0			$11,897	$1,522	$10,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Buckner Preparatory

Is Buckner Preparatory a good school?

Buckner Preparatory ranks 3241^st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Buckner Preparatory?

Students at Buckner Preparatory are 77% Hispanic, 19% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Buckner Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Buckner Preparatory.

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