Serving 462 students in grades 9, Van Buren Freshman Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Buren Freshman Academy's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Buren Freshman Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Freshman Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren Freshman Academy's ranking?
Van Buren Freshman Academy is ranked #617 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Freshman Academy?
462 students attend Van Buren Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Van Buren Freshman Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Freshman Academy?
Van Buren Freshman Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Buren Freshman Academy offer ?
Van Buren Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren Freshman Academy part of?
Van Buren Freshman Academy is part of Van Buren School District.
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