Mid Buchanan High School is a public high school in Faucett, Missouri. Mid Buchanan competes in the Missouri State High School Activities Association as a member of the Kansas City Interscholastic Conference in several interscholastic sports. Enrollment at Mid Buchanan High School is approximately 250 students.
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mid-buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mid-Buchanan Elementary serves the entire district of Faucett, MO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 81.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid-buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mid-buchanan Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
White, Red, Kelly green
School Calendar
School Motto
To Prepare ALL Students to become Successful, Productive Citizens through Learning each Day
School Rankings
Mid-buchanan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-buchanan Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Duke The Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-buchanan Elementary School's ranking?
Mid-buchanan Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mid-buchanan Elementary School?
476 students attend Mid-buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mid-buchanan Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid-buchanan Elementary School?
Mid-buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mid-buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Mid-buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-buchanan Elementary School part of?
Mid-buchanan Elementary School is part of Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District.
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