Van Buren R-i School District
School District · Van Buren, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,120
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,120
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Van Buren R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Van Buren R-i as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Van Buren Elem.
Van Buren · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Van Buren High
Van Buren · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#75 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,120
+$593 vs Missouri median
District size
513 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Van Buren R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Buren Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Van Buren High | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Van Buren R-i
Van Buren R-i is a Van Buren, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 513 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $13,120 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Van Buren R-i is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Van Buren Elem., which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Van Buren R-i students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Van Buren R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Van Buren R-i with test data.
Schools in Van Buren R-i
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Van Buren
- Total Enrollment
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Van Buren R-i?
Van Buren R-i has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Van Buren R-i?
The average composite rating for Van Buren R-i is 7.4/10. 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 R-i?
Van Buren R-i spends $13,120 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Van Buren R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Van Buren R-i is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Van Buren R-i?
Van Buren Elem. is the highest-rated school in Van Buren R-i with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Van Buren R-i?
Across schools in Van Buren R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri 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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