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#188 of 542 schools in ME
Top 35% in state
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
High School · Rsu 88/msad 24 · Van Buren, ME
A Rsu 88/msad 24 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
169 Main Street Suite 102, Van Buren, ME 04785
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Van Buren District Secondary Sch score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Van Buren District Secondary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,542
Median home value
$94,300
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 88/msad 24
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,498NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Buren District Secondary Sch is listed in RSU 88/MSAD 24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Buren District Secondary Sch
Van Buren District Secondary Sch is a public high school in Van Buren, ME, part of Rsu 88/msad 24, serving approximately 54 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Buren District Secondary Sch
What grades does Van Buren District Secondary Sch serve?
Van Buren District Secondary Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Van Buren District Secondary Sch?
Van Buren District Secondary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren District Secondary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren District Secondary Sch is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Buren District Secondary Sch rank in ME?
Van Buren District Secondary Sch ranks #188 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Van Buren District Secondary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Buren District Secondary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Van Buren District Secondary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Buren District Secondary Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Van Buren District Secondary Sch a charter school?
No, Van Buren District Secondary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Buren District Secondary Sch a Title I school?
No, Van Buren District Secondary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Buren District Secondary Sch?
66.7% of students at Van Buren District Secondary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aroostook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (207) 868-5274
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 04785)
- 2,018
- Area median age
- 55.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04785; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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