Van Buren Middle School
Tel:
(813)975-7652
- Van Buren Middle School serves 418 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Van Buren Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Van Buren Middle School's student population of 418 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Buren Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Buren Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3301 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 32% |
| Black | 60% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Buren Middle School is Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Springs Schools (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tampa Cahoon Elementary Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
0.2 miles
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813)975-7647 0.2 PK-5 434 - Tampa New Springs Schools Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 436 students
0.3 miles
2410 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)933-5025 0.3 K-8 436 - Tampa Sulphur Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 732 students
0.8 miles
8412 N 13th St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813)975-7305 0.8 PK-6 732 - Tampa Witter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
1.1 miles
10801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)975-7383 1.1 PK-5 571 - Tampa Sligh Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 505 students
1.4 miles
2011 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813)276-5596 1.4 6-8 505
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