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Highland Park School vs. Buckley School

Should you attend Highland Park School or Buckley School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Highland Park School
397 Porter St.
Manchester, CT 06040
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Buckley School
250 Vernon Street
Manchester, CT 06042
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Highland Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Buckley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Highland Park School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Buckley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
329 students
284 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Park School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buckley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Park School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buckley School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Park School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buckley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buckley School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#686 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#490 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Park School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buckley School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buckley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Park School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buckley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Park School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buckley School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
48
54
Grade 1 Students
74
55
Grade 2 Students
75
62
Grade 3 Students
67
48
Grade 4 Students
65
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buckley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buckley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buckley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buckley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buckley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Park School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buckley School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Park School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buckley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Park School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buckley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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