Very Good
#500 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Bert Goens Learning Center
School · Van Buren ISD · Lawrence, MI
A Van Buren ISD school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
490 SOUTH PAW PAW ST, Lawrence, MI 49064
- Math 75% vs MI 31% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 38% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bert Goens Learning Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bert Goens Learning Center 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,089/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,863
Median home value
$163,400
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Van Buren ISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Creek Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | Not available | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Van Buren ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $356,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bert Goens Learning Center is listed in Van Buren ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bert Goens Learning Center
Bert Goens Learning Center is a public school in Lawrence, MI, part of Van Buren ISD, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bert Goens Learning Center
What grades does Bert Goens Learning Center serve?
Bert Goens Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Bert Goens Learning Center?
Bert Goens Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bert Goens Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bert Goens Learning Center is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bert Goens Learning Center rank in MI?
Bert Goens Learning Center ranks #500 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bert Goens Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Bert Goens Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bert Goens Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bert Goens Learning Center has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bert Goens Learning Center a charter school?
No, Bert Goens Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bert Goens Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Bert Goens Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bert Goens Learning Center?
69.4% of students at Bert Goens Learning Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (269) 539-5032
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49064)
- 3,670
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
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 49064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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