Summary:
The city of Van Buren, Missouri is home to two schools - Van Buren Elementary and Van Buren High, both part of the Van Buren R-I school district. The data shows a mixed picture, with some positive indicators but also significant challenges in academic performance.
Van Buren Elementary has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating to a 2-star rating in recent years. The school's math proficiency rates are generally higher than the state average, particularly in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades. However, both Van Buren Elementary and Van Buren High have English Language Arts proficiency rates that are below the state average, with Van Buren High performing particularly poorly in 7th and 8th grade.
Van Buren High maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.8%, which is a positive indicator. However, the school's math proficiency rates are mixed, with 7th grade being slightly above the state average but 8th grade being significantly below. Both schools have a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting the district serves a population with significant economic challenges. The difference in student-teacher ratios, with Van Buren Elementary having a lower ratio, may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance compared to Van Buren High.
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