Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Van Buren District Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Buren District Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Van Buren District Secondary School's student population of 54 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Van Buren District Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren District Secondary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren District Secondary School's ranking?
Van Buren District Secondary School is ranked #410 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Buren District Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Van Buren District Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Van Buren District Secondary School?
54 students attend Van Buren District Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Van Buren District Secondary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren District Secondary School?
Van Buren District Secondary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Buren District Secondary School offer ?
Van Buren District Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren District Secondary School part of?
Van Buren District Secondary School is part of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District.
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