Buchanan Step Up
Tel:
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan Step Up serves 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Buchanan Step Up places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Buchanan Step Up's student population of 23 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 23 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Buchanan Step Up is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 39% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 49% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
| American Indian | 9% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 74% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 85% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 45% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buchanan Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Buchanan Step Up is Buchanan Virtual Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buchanan Buchanan Virtual Academy Grades: 5-12 | 63 students
0.0 miles
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8400 0.0 5-12 63 - Buchanan Buchanan High School Grades: 8-12 | 569 students
0.1 miles
401 West Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403 0.1 8-12 569 - Buchanan Ottawa Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 225 students
0.3 miles
109 Ottawa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8409 0.3 PK-1 225 - Buchanan Moccasin Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 339 students
0.6 miles
410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408 0.6 2-4 339 - Buchanan Buchanan Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 355 students
0.7 miles
610 West 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406 0.7 5-7 355
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