Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Van Buren District Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Van Buren District Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren District Secondary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Van Buren District Secondary School's ranking?
Van Buren District Secondary School is ranked #499 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Buren District Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Van Buren District Secondary School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Van Buren District Secondary School?
54 students attend Van Buren District Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Van Buren District Secondary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren District Secondary School?
Van Buren District Secondary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Buren District Secondary School offer ?
Van Buren District Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Van Buren District Secondary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
