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Buchanan Step Up

401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buchanan Step Up ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Buchanan Step Up ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buchanan Step Up's student population of 26 students has grown by 225% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Buchanan Step Up is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
<50%
39%
(16-17)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buchanan Step Up and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buchanan Step Up and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buchanan Step Up and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buchanan Step Up.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Buchanan Step Up and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buchanan Step Up and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buchanan Step Up often compared to?
Buchanan Step Upis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buchanan Step Up?
The graduation rate of Buchanan Step Up is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Buchanan Step Up?
26 students attend Buchanan Step Up.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Buchanan Step Up students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Step Up?
Buchanan Step Up has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buchanan Step Up offer ?
Buchanan Step Up offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Step Up part of?
Buchanan Step Up is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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