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#892 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Buchanan Intermediate
Middle School · Branson R-iv · Branson, MO
A Branson R-iv middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
766 BUCHANAN RD, Branson, MO 65616
- Math 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buchanan Intermediate score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Buchanan Intermediate 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Branson), 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
$60,253
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-opEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Cedar Ridge IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 4–6 | 3.0 mi | 479 | 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.
Branson R-iv
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan Intermediate is listed in BRANSON R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan Intermediate
Buchanan Intermediate is a public middle school in Branson, MO, part of Branson R-iv, serving approximately 479 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan Intermediate
What grades does Buchanan Intermediate serve?
Buchanan Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Buchanan Intermediate?
Buchanan Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Intermediate is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan Intermediate rank in MO?
Buchanan Intermediate ranks #892 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Buchanan Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Buchanan Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan Intermediate has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buchanan Intermediate a charter school?
No, Buchanan Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Buchanan Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan Intermediate?
56.4% of students at Buchanan Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Taney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (417) 332-3201
- Area population (ZIP 65616)
- 28,295
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65616; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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