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#985 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 44% in state
Van Buren High
High School · Van Buren R-i · Van Buren, MO
A Van Buren R-i high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
PO BOX 550, Van Buren, MO 63965
- Math 43% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 39% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Van Buren High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Buren High 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average523/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Van Buren), 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
$33,068
Median home value
$118,800
Median rent
$554/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
30.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63965; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Van Buren R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Buren High is listed in VAN BUREN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Buren High
Van Buren High is a public high school in Van Buren, MO, part of Van Buren R-i, serving approximately 226 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Buren High
What grades does Van Buren High serve?
Van Buren High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Van Buren High?
Van Buren High has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren High?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Buren High rank in MO?
Van Buren High ranks #985 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Van Buren High's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Buren High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Van Buren High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Buren High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Van Buren High a charter school?
No, Van Buren High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Buren High a Title I school?
No, Van Buren High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Buren High?
58.8% of students at Van Buren High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (573) 323-4295
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63965)
- 2,433
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 63965; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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