Serving 369 students in grades 7-12, Van Buren County Community Middle & High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren County Community Middle & High School's ranking?
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is ranked #608 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
The graduation rate of Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
369 students attend Van Buren County Community Middle & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Van Buren County Community Middle & High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Buren County Community Middle & High School offer ?
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren County Community Middle & High School part of?
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is part of Van Buren County Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BASKETBALL-HIGH SCHOOL OPEN GYM
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
BASKETBALL-HIGH SCHOOL OPEN GYM
November 07, 2024 (Thursday)
BASKETBALL-HIGH SCHOOL OPEN GYM
November 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
BASKETBALL-HIGH SCHOOL OPEN GYM
November 15, 2024 (Friday)
Last day of Pre School
May 15, 2025 (Thursday)
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