Top Rankings
Van Buren Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,283 students in Van Buren Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Van Buren Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
4,283 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Van Buren Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#357 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
1,847 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
43%
18%
# White Students
1,957 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
46%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
268
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
290
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
287
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
257
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
313
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
520
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
469
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
405
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
393
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
3
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,064 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,347
$18,267
Spending / Student
$15,064
$17,461
Best Van Buren Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belleville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 West Columbia Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9133
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9133
Grades: 7-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #22.
Savage Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42975 Savage Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Grades: PK-4
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Tyler Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42200 Tyler Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5818
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5818
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Mcbride Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
47097 Mcbride Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9171
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9171
Grades: 6-9
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Owen Intermediate School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45201 Owen St
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8711
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8711
Grades: 4-6
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Edgemont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Edgemont St
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8002
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8002
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Rawsonville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3110 South Grove St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Haggerty School
Special Education School
13770 Haggerty Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-2180
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-2180
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Buren Public Schools School District?
Van Buren Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,283 students.
What is the rank of Van Buren Public Schools School District?
Van Buren Public Schools School District is ranked #379 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren Public Schools School District?
46% of Van Buren Public Schools School District students are White, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Buren Public Schools School District?
Van Buren Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Van Buren Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,064 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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