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#1343 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Buchanan Middle School
Middle School · Buchanan Community Schools · Buchanan, MI
A Buchanan Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
610 WEST 4TH ST, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Math 35% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 40% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buchanan Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buchanan Middle School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buchanan), 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
$65,118
Median home value
$174,500
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Step UpEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Buchanan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 54 | 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.
Buchanan Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan Middle School is listed in Buchanan Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan Middle School
Buchanan Middle School is a public middle school in Buchanan, MI, part of Buchanan Community Schools, serving approximately 345 students in grades 5th-7th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,343 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan Middle School
What grades does Buchanan Middle School serve?
Buchanan Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Buchanan Middle School?
Buchanan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan Middle School rank in MI?
Buchanan Middle School ranks #1,343 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Buchanan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Buchanan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buchanan Middle School a charter school?
No, Buchanan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Buchanan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan Middle School?
56.5% of students at Buchanan Middle School 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
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (269) 695-8406
- Area population (ZIP 49107)
- 10,351
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 49107; 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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