Best Schools in Buckner, MO
Buckner, MO has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,716 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Buckner meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buckner, MO
The top high schools in Buckner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grain Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
2. Blue Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2383 Students
3. Fort Osage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1557 Students
4. Oak Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buckner, MO
The top middle schools in Buckner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brittany Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
2. Grain Valley North Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
3. Osage Trail Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 793 Students
4. Oak Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
5. Fire Prairie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 691 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buckner, MO
The top elementary schools in Buckner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Lewis Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
2. Buckner Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
3. Oak Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 434 Students
4. Matthews Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
5. Indian Trails Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
6. Oak Grove Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 496 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buckner, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buckner, MO has a total population of 4,581 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buckner, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buckner, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buckner, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buckner, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buckner, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buckner, MO
How many schools are in Buckner, MO?
Buckner, MO has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,716 students in total.
How do schools in Buckner perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Buckner score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Buckner meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buckner?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations