Van Buren Freshman Academy
Tel:
(479)471-3160
- Van Buren Freshman Academy serves 456 students in grades 9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Van Buren Freshman Academy's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Buren Freshman Academy's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Buren Freshman Academy is 0.48, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 47% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 53% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 21% |
| White | 70% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.58 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Buren Freshman Academy is Van Buren High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northridge Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parkview Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Buren Van Buren High School Grades: 10-12 | 1364 students
0.7 miles
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6821 0.7 10-12 1364 - Van Buren Parkview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 454 students
0.9 miles
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-8730 0.9 K-5 454 - Van Buren City Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
1.0 miles
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6918 1.0 K-5 390 - Van Buren Northridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 622 students
1.1 miles
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)471-3126 1.1 6-8 622 - Van Buren Rena Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 431 students
1.4 miles
720 Rena Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)471-3190 1.4 K-5 431
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