Summary:
The Van Buren Middle School is the sole middle school located within the Van Buren Local district in Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 241 students. This middle school stands out as an exemplary educational institution, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Ohio middle schools over the past three years and delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its students.
Van Buren Middle School's test scores significantly outperform the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school had 88.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 63%. In Math, the school outperformed the state by over 20 percentage points in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Additionally, 100% of the school's students were proficient or better in Algebra I, far surpassing the district and state averages.
Other key metrics further highlight the school's excellence. In 2024-2025, Van Buren Middle School had a chronic absenteeism rate of 6.4%, which is lower than the state average. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.5, providing students with a more personalized learning environment. While the data does not provide the school's free/reduced lunch rate, the district as a whole is ranked 137th out of 828 districts in Ohio, suggesting a relatively low poverty level that may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.
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