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 415 students in grades 7-12, Mid-buchanan Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MID-BUCHANAN SR. HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 81.4 square miles in Faucett, MO. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School's student population of 415 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To Prepare ALL Students to become Successful, Productive Citizens through Learning each Day
School Rankings
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-buchanan Sr. High 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
#926 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Dragons
School Mascot
Duke The Dragon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-buchanan Sr. High School's ranking?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is ranked #926 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mid-buchanan Sr. High School often compared to?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Helen M Davis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
415 students attend Mid-buchanan Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mid-buchanan Sr. High School offer ?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-buchanan Sr. High School part of?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is part of Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District.
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