Van Buren Public Schools School District

555 West Columbia Ave
Belleville, MI 48111-2611
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#357 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Van Buren Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Buren Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Buren Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Van Buren Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Van Buren Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$65 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Van Buren Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,347
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Van Buren Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,064
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Van Buren Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Van Buren Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belleville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 West Columbia Ave
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
42975 Savage Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
42200 Tyler Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5818
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Mcbride Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
47097 Mcbride Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9171
Grades: 6-9
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Owen Intermediate School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45201 Owen St
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8711
Grades: 4-6
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Edgemont Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Edgemont St
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8002
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Rawsonville Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3110 South Grove St
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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