Van Buren School District
School District · Van Buren, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,315
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,315
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#90 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,315
$1,091 vs Arkansas median
District size
5,809 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
About Van Buren School District
Van Buren School District is a Van Buren, Arkansas school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,809 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $11,315 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Van Buren School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Parkview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Van Buren School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.2% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Van Buren School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Van Buren School District with test data.
Schools in Van Buren School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Van Buren
- Total Enrollment
- 5,809
- Teachers (FTE)
- 430
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Van Buren School District?
The average composite rating for Van Buren School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District spends $11,315 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Van Buren School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Van Buren School District is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Van Buren School District?
Parkview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Van Buren School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Van Buren School District?
Across schools in Van Buren School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Van Buren School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Van Buren School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Van Buren School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Paragould School District (7)
- Pine Bluff School District (7)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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