Van Buren Freshman Academy
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(479) 471-3160
Van Buren Freshman Academy serves 422 students in grades 9.
Van Buren Freshman Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Van Buren Freshman Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Van Buren Freshman Academy's student population of 422 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Van Buren Freshman Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Van Buren Freshman Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #354 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 20% |
| White | 63% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Van Buren School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Van Buren Freshman Academy is River Valley Virtual Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Buren River Valley Virtual Academy Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 2-12 | 34 students10
0.2 miles
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165 0.2 2-12 34 - Van Buren Van Buren High School Math: 30% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,268 student10
0.7 miles
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821 0.7 10-12 1,268 - Van Buren Parkview Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 431 students10
0.9 miles
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8730 0.9 K-5 431 - Van Buren City Heights Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 367 students10
1.0 miles
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918 1 K-5 367 - Van Buren Northridge Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 616 students10
1.1 miles
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126 1.1 6-8 616
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