A
Very Good
85/100

Van Buren Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 217 S Main St, Van Buren, OH 45889
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in Ohio
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
241
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%74/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+13 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency85% (+26 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%87%reading +7 pts, math +15 pts84th percentile (list)
Low-income55%75%reading +7 pts, math +28 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 217 S Main St
City Van Buren
ZIP Code 45889
District 3910001
NCES School ID 391000103509
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45889

Understanding the community around Van Buren Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $120,037
Per Capita Income $38,799
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,600
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 96.3%
Renter-Occupied 3.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Van Buren Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Races 2.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 241
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School has 241 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Van Buren Middle School serve?
Van Buren Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Van Buren Middle School receive per student?
Van Buren Middle School receives $14,967 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Van Buren Middle School in 45889 ▼
Avg Home Value
$345,522
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,008
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
3.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026