Bucktail High School is a small rural high school located in Renovo, Pennsylvania. Bucktail High School is located at 1300 Bucktail Avenue, Renovo. In the 2021–2022 school year, enrollment was reported as 119 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.
Serving 117 students in grades 5-8, Bucktail Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bucktail Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bucktail Area Middle School's student population of 117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Campus Size
Small
School Rankings
Bucktail Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucktail Area Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2193 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucktail Buck
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucktail Area Middle School's ranking?
Bucktail Area Middle School is ranked #2193 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bucktail Area Middle School?
117 students attend Bucktail Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bucktail Area Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bucktail Area Middle School?
Bucktail Area Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bucktail Area Middle School offer ?
Bucktail Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucktail Area Middle School part of?
Bucktail Area Middle School is part of Keystone Central School District.
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