Top Rankings
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,043 students in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,541 Schools
# Students
1,043 Students
1,394,766 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,760 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 862 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45-49% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#670 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,228 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
413 Students
120,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
9%
# Black Students
52 Students
245,674 Students
% Black Students
5%
18%
# White Students
497 Students
900,676 Students
% White Students
48%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
68,181 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
83
114,589
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
98,759
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
100,938
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
100,631
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
100,540
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
102,086
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
102,020
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
104,260
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
107,443
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
121,570
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
114,875
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
109,001
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
114,006
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,265. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,553 is less than the state median of $17,459. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,095
$18,265
Spending / Student
$12,553
$17,459
Best Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 South Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Bangor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
803 West Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 West Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6844
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6844
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Bangor Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Grades: K-12
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,043 students.
What is the rank of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District is ranked #674 out of 862 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
48% of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,553 is less than the state median of $17,459. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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