Is Van Buren Middle School a good school?

Van Buren Middle School ranks 130 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Van Buren Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Van Buren Middle School?

Students at Van Buren Middle School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Van Buren Middle School attend?

Students who attend Van Buren Middle School usually go on to attend Van Buren High School

Van Buren Middle School

Summary:

Van Buren Middle School is a public middle school serving 237 students in grades 6-8 in Van Buren, Ohio, which is part of the Van Buren Local School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state averages and many of its nearby counterparts, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

One of the key strengths of Van Buren Middle School is its strong academic performance. The school has maintained impressive proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests, with 84.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 70.8% in 6th grade to 79.2% in 8th grade, significantly higher than the state averages. This consistent academic excellence has earned Van Buren Middle School a statewide ranking in the top 15% of Ohio middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Van Buren Middle School's overall performance is impressive, the school may have opportunities to further support specific student subgroups. The school's ranking for its gifted and talented students has fluctuated in recent years, suggesting a need to ensure these high-achieving students are being challenged and supported. Additionally, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been more variable, an area that the school may want to monitor and address to ensure all students are reaching their full potential. Nonetheless, Van Buren Middle School remains a standout option for families in the region, outperforming many of its Riverdale Middle School and other nearby counterparts.

Detail:

Public 6-8

217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889-9720

(419) 299-3385

District: Van Buren Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Students who attend Van Buren Middle School usually attend:

High:

Van Buren High School

Feeder schools for Van Buren Middle School:

Elementary:

Van Buren Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Van Buren Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Middle School 130^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Van Buren Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Van Buren Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Local 140^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Van Buren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	67.14	152^nd	400	62.0%
2005	81.45	95^th	692	86.3%
2006	80.95	90^th	732	87.7%
2007	79.69	134^th	837	84.0%
2008	80.96	105^th	835	87.4%
2009	81.09	112^th	858	86.9%
2010	79.98	134^th	895	85.0%
2011	76.10	207^th	925	77.6%
2012	81.48	103^rd	989	89.6%
2013	83.13	72^nd	1001	92.8%
2014	79.07	147^th	1008	85.4%
2015	87.96	64^th	1035	93.8%
2016	82.70	148^th	1050	85.9%
2017	88.24	62^nd	1038	94.0%
2018	84.18	113^th	1010	88.8%
2019	84.57	113^th	1050	89.2%
2021	84.88	128^th	1037	87.7%
2022	81.75	162^nd	1017	84.1%
2023	82.91	149^th	1048	85.8%
2024	84.65	130^th	1046	87.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Buren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	76.81	157^th	924	83.0%
2019	75.13	193^rd	945	79.6%
2023	76.36	169^th	974	82.6%
2024	62.53	372^nd	989	62.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Van Buren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	84.10	92^nd	897	89.7%
2019	85.69	81^st	917	91.2%
2021	86.05	87^th	910	90.4%
2022	80.44	151^st	925	83.7%
2023	79.60	165^th	943	82.5%
2024	86.19	87^th	942	90.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Van Buren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	75.27	71^st	643	89.0%
2019	58.86	191^st	658	71.0%
2021	60.54	144^th	576	75.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Van Buren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	58.70	251^st	521	51.8%
2019	67.42	36^th	164	78.0%
2021	55.50	154^th	274	43.8%
2022	62.46	101^st	241	58.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Van Buren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	80.01	137^th	916	85.0%
2019	83.67	102^nd	933	89.1%
2021	80.98	149^th	924	83.9%
2022	78.97	170^th	946	82.0%
2023	83.10	136^th	963	85.9%
2024	82.86	135^th	958	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at Van Buren Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	77.08	139^th	781	82.2%
2019	80.69	124^th	796	84.4%
2021	78.40	145^th	781	81.4%
2022	74.88	183^rd	809	77.4%
2023	77.81	159^th	805	80.2%
2024	80.56	136^th	795	82.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Van Buren Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	213	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2002	225	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2003	225	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2004	228	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	232
2005	218	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	227
2006	221	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	230
2007	226	3	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	238
2008	221	3	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	1	239
2009	220	4	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2010	210	4	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	225
2011	217	2	10	4	0	0	4	0	237
2012	208	1	6	11	0	0	4	0	230
2013	217	0	3	9	0	0	7	0	236
2014	222	1	5	9	1	0	7	0	245
2015	219	2	6	5	1	0	4	0	237
2016	231	3	3	8	1	0	3	0	249
2017	244	1	2	6	0	0	3	0	256
2018	251	1	5	2	0	0	4	0	263
2019	243	0	11	10	0	0	6	0	270
2020	229	3	15	12	0	0	7	0	266
2021	198	2	12	11	0	1	5	0	229
2022	198	2	3	11	0	1	7	0	222
2023	209	2	6	13	0	1	6	0	237

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Buren Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	217	10.1	21.5	n/a
2002	227	8.3	27.3	n/a
2003	227	8.3	27.3	n/a
2004	232	11.6	20.0	n/a
2005	227	10.6	21.4	0
2006	230	9.4	24.5	0
2007	238	12.2	19.5	0
2008	239	11.8	20.3	n/a
2009	237	11.5	20.6	0
2010	225	11.4	19.6	0
2011	237	11.3	20.9	0
2012	230	11.3	20.3	0
2013	236	12.0	19.6	0
2014	245	12.0	20.4	0
2015	237	n/a	n/a	0
2016	249	13.0	19.1	0
2017	256	13.0	19.6	n/a
2018	263	13.0	20.2	n/a
2019	270	13.0	20.7	n/a
2020	266	13.0	20.4	n/a
2021	229	12.0	19.0	n/a
2022	222	12.0	18.5	n/a
2023	237	12.0	19.7	n/a

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 Van Buren Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	217	10.1	21.5	n/a
2002	227	8.3	27.3	n/a
2003	227	8.3	27.3	n/a
2004	232	11.6	20.0	n/a
2005	227	10.6	21.4	0
2006	230	9.4	24.5	0
2007	238	12.2	19.5	0
2008	239	11.8	20.3	n/a
2009	237	11.5	20.6	0
2010	225	11.4	19.6	0
2011	237	11.3	20.9	0
2012	230	11.3	20.3	0
2013	236	12.0	19.6	0
2014	245	12.0	20.4	0
2015	237	n/a	n/a	0
2016	249	13.0	19.1	0
2017	256	13.0	19.6	n/a
2018	263	13.0	20.2	n/a
2019	270	13.0	20.7	n/a
2020	266	13.0	20.4	n/a
2021	229	12.0	19.0	n/a
2022	222	12.0	18.5	n/a
2023	237	12.0	19.7	n/a

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 Van Buren Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,765
2022	$11,292
2023	$11,577

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Buren Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 113^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 149^th of 1048 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Middle School)	79.5	69	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Local)	80.2	69	11.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Middle School)	67	75	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Local)	67	75	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Middle School)	89.5	76	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Local)	89.5	76	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Middle School)	82.6	82.7	0.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Local)	82.6	82.7	0.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Van Buren Middle School)	87	85.1	1.9%
8th Grade Science (Van Buren Local)	87	85.1	1.9%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Middle School)	81.2	68.1	13.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Local)	81.2	68.1	13.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Middle School)	77.2	65.7	11.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Local)	77.2	65.7	11.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Van Buren Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Van Buren Local)	83.7	80.2	3.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	270	237	12.2%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	6	45.5%
Hispanic	10	13	30%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	243	209	14%
Two or More Races	6	6

Schools Near Van Buren Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Van Buren Middle School	Public	6-8	217 S Main St	Van Buren	45889	Hancock County	Van Buren Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 299-3385	237	12	19.7		209 (88.2%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.5%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	84.7	130^th of 1046 public middle schools	87.6%		82.9	149^th of 1048 public middle schools	85.8%	19		84.5		70.8	74.1	79.2		74.0	75.3	65.5		100.0	$11,577
North Baltimore Middle School	Public	7-8	2012 Tiger Dr	North Baltimore	45872	Wood County	North Baltimore Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 257-3464	95	7	13.4		84 (88.4%)	1 (1.1%)	9 (9.5%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.8	428^th of 1046 public middle schools	59.1%		66.2	381^st of 1048 public middle schools	63.6%	47		80.8			41.7	45.8			72.9	49.1			$13,395
Glenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1715 N Main St	Findlay	45840	Hancock County	Findlay City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 425-8373	535	35	15.2	45.4%	372 (69.5%)	20 (3.7%)	78 (14.6%)	16 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.0%)	63.2	421^st of 1046 public middle schools	59.8%		66.9	375^th of 1048 public middle schools	64.2%	46		69.6		48.2	52.3	54.5		58.0	62.8	55.4		100.0	$10,890
Arcadia Middle School	Public	7-8	19033 State Route 12	Arcadia	44804	Hancock County	Arcadia Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 894-6431	99	2	49.5		82 (82.8%)	2 (2.0%)	11 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	76	242^nd of 1046 public middle schools	76.9%		81.5	170^th of 1048 public middle schools	83.8%	72		72.7			58.8	72.0			72.2	61.1		90.0	$11,016
Donnell Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Baldwin Ave	Findlay	45840	Hancock County	Findlay City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 425-8370	523	34	15.3	40.7%	398 (76.1%)	14 (2.7%)	73 (14.0%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.2%)	67.1	379^th of 1046 public middle schools	63.8%		63.6	425^th of 1048 public middle schools	59.4%	46		67.8		60.6	49.0	63.3		60.9	60.5	59.2		100.0	$10,403
Liberty-Benton Middle School	Public	5-8	9190 County Road 9	Findlay	45840	Hancock County	Liberty-Benton Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 422-9166	427	28	15.1	17.1%	369 (86.4%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (7.5%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	87.9	86^th of 1046 public middle schools	91.8%		86.1	101^st of 1048 public middle schools	90.4%	15	83.9	92.9	82.0	63.7	75.0	87.9	87.5	81.4	84.0	69.1		100.0	$9,543
Elmwood Middle School	Public	5-8	7650 Jerry City Rd	Bloomdale	44817	Wood County	Elmwood Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 655-2583	375	23	16.0		330 (88.0%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	65.7	394^th of 1046 public middle schools	62.3%		68.4	348^th of 1048 public middle schools	66.8%	46	72.0	79.2	68.0	46.0	44.7	60.0	73.7	54.0	69.7	61.3		100.0	$10,919
Bowling Green Middle School	Public	6-9	1079 Fairview Ave	Bowling Green	43402	Wood County	Bowling Green City School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 354-0200	630	38	16.5	32.5%	494 (78.4%)	29 (4.6%)	79 (12.5%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.4%)	70.2	326^th of 1046 public middle schools	68.8%		68	353^rd of 1048 public middle schools	66.3%	27		76.6		58.2	53.0	66.9		57.6	67.5	57.2	100.0	98.1	$13,593
Patrick Henry Middle School	Public	5-8	E050 County Road 7	Hamler	43524	Henry County	Patrick Henry Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 274-3015	275	20	13.7		234 (85.1%)	3 (1.1%)	27 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	79.7	195^th of 1046 public middle schools	81.4%		77.5	228^th of 1048 public middle schools	78.2%	33	77.6	86.8	88.2	70.6	68.3	60.8	80.3	70.6	73.0	59.4		100.0	$15,486
Lakota Middle School	Public	5-8	5200 County Road 13	Kansas	44841	Seneca County	Lakota Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 986-6630	309	16	19.3	41.7%	264 (85.4%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.1%)	59.3	478^th of 1046 public middle schools	54.3%		57.8	497^th of 1048 public middle schools	52.6%	19	71.2	56.1	63.6	56.8	50.0	61.2	69.7	54.1	69.4	39.4		100.0	$13,241

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