Summary:
The city of Van Buren, Ohio is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Van Buren Elementary School, Van Buren High School, and Van Buren Middle School. These schools, part of the Van Buren Local district, demonstrate strong academic performance, with the elementary and high school consistently ranking in the top 20% and 10% of Ohio schools, respectively.
Van Buren Elementary School stands out with its 4-star rating, impressive test scores, and low chronic absenteeism rate. The school boasts over 80% proficiency in English Language Arts and over 85% in Math and Science for grades 3-5. In contrast, Van Buren High School excels with a 96.5% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.2%. While the schools have a majority white student population, Van Buren High School is the most diverse, with 5.23% Hispanic and 3.2% Asian students.
Across the district, per-student spending varies, with the elementary and high school receiving more funding than the middle school. This may be an area for further investigation to ensure equitable resource distribution. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school (13.22%) is significantly lower than the high school (24.13%), suggesting potential socioeconomic differences between the student populations. Overall, the Van Buren schools demonstrate a strong focus on academic excellence, with opportunities to address demographic diversity and funding allocation across the district.
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