A
Very Good
88/100

Buck Lake Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1600 PEDRICK RD, Tallahassee, FL 32317
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in Florida
Growth
B
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Florida for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
728
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%88/1001.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 44th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency76% (+27 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%77%reading +15 pts, math +10 pts83rd percentile (list)
Black45%35%reading +10 pts, math +2 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic75%75%reading +26 pts, math +27 pts94th percentile (list)
Asian95%85%reading +12 pts, math -1 pts58th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +8 pts, math +9 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income65%45%reading +22 pts, math +2 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1600 PEDRICK RD
City Tallahassee
ZIP Code 32317
District 1201110
NCES School ID 120111002680
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32317

Understanding the community around Buck Lake Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $113,973
Per Capita Income $49,841
Poverty Rate 1.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $334,400
Median Rent $1,373
Owner-Occupied 91.8%
Renter-Occupied 8.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buck Lake Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.9%
Black 13.5%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Two or More Races 7.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 728
Teachers (FTE) 45.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buck Lake Elementary School?
Buck Lake Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buck Lake Elementary School?
Buck Lake Elementary School has 728 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Buck Lake Elementary School serve?
Buck Lake Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buck Lake Elementary School receive per student?
Buck Lake Elementary School receives $12,011 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buck Lake Elementary School in 32317 ▼
Avg Home Value
$412,799
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,495
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
8.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026