How many students attend Buchanan Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Buchanan Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Buchanan Intermediate?

Students at Buchanan Intermediate are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Buchanan Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Buchanan Intermediate usually go on to attend Branson High

Buchanan Intermediate

Summary:

Buchanan Intermediate is a public middle school in Branson, Missouri, serving 473 students in grades 4-6 as part of the Branson R-IV school district. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Buchanan Intermediate consistently outperforms the state and district averages on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 4-6. For example, in 2022-2023, 61.7% of 6th graders at Buchanan Intermediate were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 55.8% for the Branson R-IV district and 43.7% for the state of Missouri. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 47.1% was also higher than the district (48.7%) and state (40.9%) averages. This academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given that Buchanan Intermediate has a more diverse student population, with 11.21% Hispanic and 1.9% African American students, compared to the nearby Branson Junior High, which has a student body that is 71.82% White and 18.37% Hispanic.

Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 55.18% of Buchanan Intermediate students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to 50.55% at Branson Junior High, the school has increased its per-student spending from $8,518 in 2018-2019 to $10,143 in 2021-2022, indicating a commitment to providing adequate resources and support for its diverse student population. This combination of academic excellence, inclusive environment, and targeted resource allocation makes Buchanan Intermediate a standout middle school in the Branson area.

Detail:

Public 4-6

766 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616-9946

(417) 332-3201

District: Branson R-IV

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,143

Students who attend Buchanan Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Branson High

Feeder schools for Buchanan Intermediate:

Elementary:

Buchanan Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 473

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buchanan Intermediate ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Buchanan Intermediate has the smallest middle school student body size in the Branson R-IV School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buchanan Intermediate is 14.2. 1 middle schools in the Branson R-IV School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Buchanan Intermediate employs 33.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buchanan Intermediate is $10,143, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Branson R-IV School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buchanan Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan Intermediate 137^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Buchanan Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.24	306^th	1074	71.5%
2007	64.05	318^th	1080	70.6%
2008	71.56	226^th	1084	79.2%
2009	68.62	272^nd	1053	74.2%
2010	68.76	296^th	1066	72.2%
2011	72.35	239^th	1088	78.0%
2012	63.40	398^th	1085	63.3%
2013	69.76	287^th	1108	74.1%
2014	70.70	260^th	1089	76.1%
2015	69.48	297^th	1058	71.9%
2016	65.27	304^th	865	64.9%
2017	65.16	357^th	1032	65.4%
2018	69.67	290^th	1045	72.2%
2019	77.19	183^rd	1052	82.6%
2021	75.74	184^th	901	79.6%
2022	78.73	168^th	908	81.5%
2023	80.64	137^th	898	84.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.09	15^th	32	53.1%
2019	70.87	7^th	41	82.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.81	40^th	107	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	73.65	139^th	887	84.3%
2019	82.75	71^st	907	92.2%
2021	84.10	49^th	574	91.5%
2022	85.82	40^th	532	92.5%
2023	91.11	26^th	611	95.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.88	112^th	251	55.4%
2019	67.23	87^th	302	71.2%
2021	69.56	14^th	81	82.7%
2022	64.75	23^rd	103	77.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.37	16^th	105	84.8%
2019	74.21	16^th	120	86.7%

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Rank History for White students at Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.89	328^th	898	63.5%
2019	68.50	241^st	917	73.7%
2021	65.30	219^th	691	68.3%
2022	68.89	194^th	675	71.3%
2023	69.72	181^st	673	73.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Buchanan Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	464	3	10	16	0	n/a	n/a	493
2003	464	3	10	16	0	n/a	n/a	493
2004	485	5	6	25	4	n/a	n/a	525
2005	453	6	6	35	7	n/a	n/a	507
2006	447	5	9	41	5	n/a	n/a	507
2007	519	10	15	46	10	n/a	n/a	600
2008	507	12	16	42	14	n/a	n/a	591
2009	537	7	18	62	5	n/a	n/a	629
2010	570	10	20	63	13	n/a	n/a	676
2011	602	13	18	52	11	0	2	698
2012	614	21	13	60	8	0	5	721
2013	616	24	9	75	6	2	6	738
2014	414	4	1	38	3	0	14	474
2015	390	1	4	37	4	1	20	457
2016	435	7	5	47	4	0	23	521
2017	410	6	4	49	2	0	27	498
2018	397	6	4	53	5	0	34	499
2019	413	3	3	53	2	0	32	506
2020	436	6	4	49	4	0	25	524
2021	413	7	3	58	4	1	18	504
2022	406	10	4	52	3	1	12	488
2023	393	9	5	53	3	0	10	473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buchanan Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	493	33.1	14.9	45.2
2003	493	33.1	14.9	45.2
2004	525	32.9	16.0	45
2005	507	33.8	15.0	48.5
2006	507	35.5	14.3	45.4
2007	600	34.4	17.4	47.7
2008	591	38.7	15.3	51.1
2009	629	38.2	16.5	52
2010	676	39.4	17.1	55.6
2011	698	40.7	17.1	55.4
2012	721	42.2	17.0	55.3
2013	738	42.5	17.3	58
2014	474	32.3	14.6	60.8
2015	457	33.0	13.8	61.1
2016	521	33.0	15.7	50.9
2017	498	33.1	15.0	60.8
2018	499	32.8	15.1	60.5
2019	506	32.8	15.4	59.9
2020	524	35.0	14.9	56.3
2021	504	34.6	14.5	58.1
2022	488	33.1	14.7	50.4
2023	473	33.1	14.2	55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buchanan Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	493	33.1	14.9	45.2
2003	493	33.1	14.9	45.2
2004	525	32.9	16.0	45
2005	507	33.8	15.0	48.5
2006	507	35.5	14.3	45.4
2007	600	34.4	17.4	47.7
2008	591	38.7	15.3	51.1
2009	629	38.2	16.5	52
2010	676	39.4	17.1	55.6
2011	698	40.7	17.1	55.4
2012	721	42.2	17.0	55.3
2013	738	42.5	17.3	58
2014	474	32.3	14.6	60.8
2015	457	33.0	13.8	61.1
2016	521	33.0	15.7	50.9
2017	498	33.1	15.0	60.8
2018	499	32.8	15.1	60.5
2019	506	32.8	15.4	59.9
2020	524	35.0	14.9	56.3
2021	504	34.6	14.5	58.1
2022	488	33.1	14.7	50.4
2023	473	33.1	14.2	55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buchanan Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$288 (3.4%)	$8,230 (96.6%)	$8,518
2020	$266 (3.1%)	$8,382 (96.9%)	$8,648
2021	$786 (8.3%)	$8,706 (91.7%)	$9,492
2022	$521 (5.1%)	$9,622 (94.9%)	$10,143

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buchanan Intermediate

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 183^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 137^th of 898 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Intermediate)	59.6	57.3	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Branson R-IV)	59.8	53.6	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Intermediate)	56.5	57.4	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Branson R-IV)	58.3	53.5	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Intermediate)	57.2	59.5	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Branson R-IV)	52.9	56.8	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Buchanan Intermediate)	49.1	47.1	2%
5th Grade Science (Branson R-IV)	46.7	48.7	2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Intermediate)	54.3	56.9	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Branson R-IV)	51.2	55.1	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Intermediate)	64.6	61.7	2.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Branson R-IV)	61.6	55.8	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Intermediate)	66.4	50.1	16.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Branson R-IV)	60.3	46.8	13.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	473	6.5%
African American	3	9	200%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	53	53
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	413	393	4.8%
Two or More Races	32	10	68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.9%	55.2%	4.7%

Schools Near Buchanan Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)					MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buchanan Intermediate	Public	4-6	766 Buchanan Rd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 332-3201	473	33	14.2	55.2%	393 (83.1%)	9 (1.9%)	53 (11.2%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	57.3	59.5	61.7			47.1		57.4	56.9	50.1				$10,143	$521	$9,622
Branson Junior High	Public	7-8	263 Buccaneer Blvd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 334-3087	724	47	15.3	50.6%	520 (71.8%)	23 (3.2%)	133 (18.4%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	60.2	165^th of 459 public middle schools	64.1%		62.7	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	10				52.0	26.5		35.3				37.8	43.1	98.6	$9,425	$766	$8,659
Cedar Ridge Intermediate	Public	4-6	308 Cedar Ridge Drive	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5137	498	36	13.7	60.6%	322 (64.7%)	19 (3.8%)	104 (20.9%)	17 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.4%)								(n/a)	49.7	54.4	50.8			50.3		49.4	53.4	44.1				$9,940	$479	$9,461
Hollister Middle	Public	6-8	1798 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 243-4035	291	25	11.7	66.7%	229 (78.7%)	3 (1.0%)	38 (13.1%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	52.7	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%		49.6	230^th of 459 public middle schools	49.9%	16			29.7	41.1	29.9		35.1			28.5	39.1	44.8		$12,258	$1,541	$10,718
Forsyth Middle	Public	5-8	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6382	343	22	15.5	66.2%	313 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	72.2	94^th of 459 public middle schools	79.5%		79.2	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	27		44.5	51.3	43.5	45.9	54.3	46.9		54.3	43.1	39.1	44.9		$10,616	$1,980	$8,635
Kirbyville Middle	Public	4-8	6225 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 348-0444	107	13	8.0	67.3%	85 (79.4%)	3 (2.8%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	25.9	351^st of 459 public middle schools	23.5%		43.8	268^th of 459 public middle schools	41.6%	83	66.7				19.1	58.4				15.3	25.8			$11,644	$2,844	$8,800
Reeds Spring Middle	Public	7-8	345 Morrill Lane	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 272-8245	286	23	12.7	56.3%	263 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	45.8	253^rd of 459 public middle schools	44.9%		64.4	138^th of 459 public middle schools	69.9%	115				31.2	31.3		35.0				26.6	39.5		$12,481	$405	$12,076
Reeds Spring Intermediate	Public	5-6	175 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-8250	253	20	12.6	59.7%	228 (90.1%)	5 (2.0%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)								(n/a)		32.7	50.7			40.4			41.0	29.2				$10,360	$490	$9,870
Spokane Middle	Public	6-8	1130 Spokane Rd	Spokane	65754	Christian County	Spokane R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 443-3506	147	12	12.4	44.2%	138 (93.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	55.4	199^th of 459 public middle schools	56.6%		45.7	257^th of 459 public middle schools	44.0%	58			69.8		11.1		36.0			37.7	29.7			$9,555	$2,290	$7,265
Blue Eye Middle	Public	5-8	512 State Hwy 13	Blue Eye	65611	Stone County	Blue Eye R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 779-4299	170	14	12.0	50.6%	161 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)			53.3						45.3	33.3				$16,247	$2,778	$13,469

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