Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Van Buren Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Van Buren Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9024 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
| Black | 17% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stockton Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Van Buren Elementary School is Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Stockton Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 199 students10
0.4 miles
1670 E. Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190 0.4 9-12 199 - Stockton Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 854 students10
0.5 miles
2245 E. 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395 0.5 K-8 854 - Stockton Monroe Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 568 students10
0.6 miles
2236 E. 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7250 0.6 K-8 568 - Oakland Aspire Rosa Parks Academy Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 392 students10
0.7 miles
1930 S. D St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 944-5590 0.7 K-5 392 - Stockton Nightingale Charter Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 406 students10
0.9 miles
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260 0.9 K-8 406
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