Buchanan Community Schools School District
School District · Buchanan, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Buchanan Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buchanan Community Schools 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.
Buchanan High School
Buchanan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Buchanan · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moccasin Elementary School
Buchanan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#174 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,437
$1,146 vs Michigan median
District size
1,558 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Buchanan Community Schools ranks #174 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Buchanan Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buchanan High School (8.1/10), Buchanan Virtual Academy (7.1/10), and Moccasin Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Buchanan Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buchanan High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Buchanan Virtual Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Moccasin Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Buchanan Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Ottawa Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buchanan Community Schools
Buchanan Community Schools is a Buchanan, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,558 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $13,437 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Buchanan Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buchanan High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Buchanan Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Buchanan Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buchanan Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Buchanan Community Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Buchanan
- Total Enrollment
- 1,558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buchanan Community Schools?
Buchanan Community Schools has 6 schools in total — 2 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 Buchanan Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Buchanan Community Schools 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 Buchanan Community Schools?
Buchanan Community Schools spends $13,437 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buchanan Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buchanan Community Schools is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buchanan Community Schools?
Buchanan High School is the highest-rated school in Buchanan Community Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Buchanan Community Schools?
Across schools in Buchanan Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buchanan Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Buchanan Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 6 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
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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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