Van Buren Middle School serves 151 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?
151 students attend Van Buren Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Van Buren Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Buren Middle School offer ?
Van Buren Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Van Buren Middle School part of?
Van Buren Middle School is part of Van Buren County Community School District.
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