Top Rankings
Buchanan Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,543 students in Buchanan Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Buchanan Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,543 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buchanan Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,275 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,066 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,275
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,066
$17,694
Best Buchanan Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moccasin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Gr: 2-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Gr: 8-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Gr: 5-7 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Ottawa Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ottawa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8409
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8409
Gr: PK-1 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buchanan Community Schools?
Buchanan Community Schools manages 6 public schools serving 1,543 students.
What is the rank of Buchanan Community Schools?
Buchanan Community Schools is ranked #188 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan Community Schools?
85% of Buchanan Community Schools students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buchanan Community Schools?
Buchanan Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Buchanan Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,066 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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