Very Good
#927 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Buchanan Virtual Academy
School · Buchanan Community Schools · Buchanan, MI
A Buchanan Community Schools school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 W CHICAGO ST, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buchanan Virtual Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Buchanan Virtual Academy 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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Step UpEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 26 | 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
- #2 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 Virtual Academy is listed in Buchanan Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan Virtual Academy
Buchanan Virtual Academy is a public school in Buchanan, MI, part of Buchanan Community Schools, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan Virtual Academy
What grades does Buchanan Virtual Academy serve?
Buchanan Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Buchanan Virtual Academy?
Buchanan Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Virtual Academy is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Buchanan Virtual Academy ranks #927 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Buchanan Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan Virtual Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Buchanan Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Buchanan Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Buchanan Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan Virtual Academy?
64.8% of students at Buchanan Virtual Academy 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
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Phone
- (269) 695-8401
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- 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.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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