Summary:
The city of Van Buren, Missouri is home to two public schools: Van Buren Elementary and Van Buren High, both part of the Van Buren R-I school district. Unfortunately, the data reveals that these schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with both elementary and high school students struggling to meet proficiency standards in core academic subjects.
Van Buren Elementary is ranked 740 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Van Buren High is ranked 319 out of 352 Missouri high schools and has a 0-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. For example, in 3rd grade Mathematics, Van Buren Elementary had a 2.6% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 41.1%. The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, 69.76% at the elementary level and 56.89% at the high school, indicate that the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the low academic performance.
Despite the consistent funding levels, with both schools spending around $10,450 per student, the data suggests that the Van Buren school district is struggling to effectively translate resources into improved student outcomes. The lack of racial diversity in the student populations and the overall underperformance compared to state standards point to a need for the district to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by its students.
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