Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, Van Buren District Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Buren District Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Van Buren District Secondary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Buren District Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren District Secondary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren District Secondary School's ranking?
Van Buren District Secondary School is ranked #492 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Buren District Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Van Buren District Secondary School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Van Buren District Secondary School?
66 students attend Van Buren District Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Van Buren District Secondary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren District Secondary School?
Van Buren District Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Buren District Secondary School offer ?
Van Buren District Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Van Buren District Secondary School part of?
Van Buren District Secondary School is part of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District.
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