Serving 394 students in grades 7-12, Mid-buchanan Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School's student population of 394 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-buchanan Sr. High School's ranking?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is ranked #1125 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mid-buchanan Sr. High School often compared to?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Helen M Davis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
394 students attend Mid-buchanan Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mid-buchanan Sr. High School offer ?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mid-buchanan Sr. High School part of?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is part of Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District.
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