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Buchanan Step Up
School · Buchanan Community Schools · Buchanan, MI
A Buchanan Community Schools school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
401 West Chicago Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where Buchanan Step Up 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.0 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
- 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 Step Up is listed in Buchanan Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan Step Up
Buchanan Step Up is a public school in Buchanan, MI, part of Buchanan Community Schools, serving approximately 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan Step Up
What grades does Buchanan Step Up serve?
Buchanan Step Up serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Buchanan Step Up?
Buchanan Step Up has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Step Up?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Step Up is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Buchanan Step Up?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan Step Up has 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Is Buchanan Step Up a charter school?
No, Buchanan Step Up is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan Step Up a Title I school?
No, Buchanan Step Up is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan Step Up?
76.9% of students at Buchanan Step Up 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Phone
- (269) 695-8401
- Area population (ZIP 49107)
- 10,351
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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.
- 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.
- 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 not displayed; assessments 2016 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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