Serving 470 students in grades 9, Van Buren Freshman Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Van Buren Freshman Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Freshman Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Van Buren Freshman Academy is ranked #617 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Freshman Academy?
470 students attend Van Buren Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Van Buren Freshman Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Freshman Academy?
Van Buren Freshman Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Buren Freshman Academy offer ?
Van Buren Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren Freshman Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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