Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) School District
School District · Bangor, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bangor Career Academy
Bangor · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bangor High School
Bangor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Walnut Elementary School
Bangor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#388 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,270
+$2,687 vs Michigan median
District size
972 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) ranks #388 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)'s schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bangor Career Academy (6.1/10), Bangor High School (6.0/10), and South Walnut Elementary School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor Career Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Bangor High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | South Walnut Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Bangor Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) is a Bangor, Michigan school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 972 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $17,270 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bangor Career Academy, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) students show an average math proficiency of 23.0% and ELA proficiency of 34.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) with test data.
Schools in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Bangor
- Total Enrollment
- 972
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)?
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)?
The average composite rating for Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)?
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) spends $17,270 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)?
Bangor Career Academy is the highest-rated school in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)?
Across schools in Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) compare to other districts in Michigan?
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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