The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
1%
Black
(09-10)n/a
3%
White
(09-10)98%
93%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?
90 students attend Van Buren Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Van Buren Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Van Buren Middle School offer ?
Van Buren Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Van Buren Middle School part of?
Van Buren Middle School is part of Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Administrative District 24 School District.
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