Van Buren Middle School vs Tower Heights Middle School
Tower Heights Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.4/10. In math proficiency, Tower Heights Middle School leads at 76.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Van Buren Middle School
Kettering, OH
7.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
607 students
Tower Heights Middle School
Centerville, OH
8.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
558 students
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| Metric | Van Buren Middle School | Tower Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 7.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41% | 19% |
| Environment Score | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #690 of 3,458 | #174 of 3,458 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 95th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Van Buren Middle School | Tower Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 70.0% | 76.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 77.0% | 81.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Van Buren Middle School | Tower Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 607 | 558 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.0% | 19.0% |
| District | Kettering City School District | Centerville City |
| City | Kettering | Centerville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Kettering (45429) | Centerville (45459) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,291 | $89,144 |
| Median Home Value | $221,200 | $276,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,007 | $1,187 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.2% | 49.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 21 min |