Van Buren Middle School

217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 241 students in grades 6-8, Van Buren Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Buren Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Van Buren Middle School's student population of 241 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Van Buren Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#911 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
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71%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Buren Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Buren Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van Buren Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Buren Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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17%
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White
89%
66%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Van Buren Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Van Buren Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Buren Middle School's ranking?
Van Buren Middle School is ranked #911 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Van Buren Middle School often compared to?
Van Buren Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty-benton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?
241 students attend Van Buren Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Van Buren Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Van Buren Middle School offer ?
Van Buren Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Van Buren Middle School part of?
Van Buren Middle School is part of Van Buren Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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