Top Rankings
Van Buren Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 156 students in Van Buren Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Van Buren Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
156 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Buren Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 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 20% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)47.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
9%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
67%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $462,788 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $436,288 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$68 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$462,788
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Spending / Student
$436,288
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Best Van Buren Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Communitybased Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 Hazen St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Maple Creek Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7961
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7961
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Technical
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Buren Independent School District?
Van Buren Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 156 students.
What is the rank of Van Buren Independent School District?
Van Buren Independent School District is ranked #219 out of 844 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren Independent School District?
67% of Van Buren Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Buren Independent School District?
Van Buren Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Van Buren Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $436,288 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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