Van Buren R-I

The Van Buren R-I school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Van Buren Elementary and Van Buren High. Both schools are performing below state averages on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism rates, with no clear standout schools in the district.

Van Buren Elementary and Van Buren High have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri schools on the SchoolDigger statewide rankings, with low proficiency rates on state assessments. Van Buren Elementary scored 27.6%-35.6% proficient in math and 32.5% proficient in science, compared to state averages of 38.4%-44.4% in math and 40.8% in science. Van Buren High has even lower proficiency rates, with only 5.2% proficient in 8th grade math, 35.1% in 7th grade ELA, and 21.7% in Algebra I.

Both schools have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Additionally, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 12.9%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Despite the low academic performance, Van Buren High has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 96.8%. The data suggests that the schools in the Van Buren R-I district are facing significant challenges that will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve student outcomes and support the community.