Van Buren ISD School District
School District · Lawrence, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$356,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$356,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#21 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$356,356
+$341,773 vs Michigan median
District size
650 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About Van Buren ISD
Van Buren ISD is a Lawrence, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 650 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. The district invests $356,356 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Van Buren ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bert Goens Learning Center, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Van Buren ISD students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Van Buren ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Van Buren ISD with test data.
Schools in Van Buren ISD
3 schools High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Lawrence
- Total Enrollment
- 650
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Van Buren ISD?
Van Buren ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Van Buren ISD?
The average composite rating for Van Buren ISD is 7.9/10. 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 ISD?
Van Buren ISD spends $356,356 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Van Buren ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Van Buren ISD is 5.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Van Buren ISD?
Bert Goens Learning Center is the highest-rated school in Van Buren ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Van Buren ISD?
Across schools in Van Buren ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Van Buren ISD compare to other districts in Michigan?
Van Buren ISD has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 3 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 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.7%
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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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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