Top Rankings
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 972 students in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
972 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 47% has decreased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#670 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)47%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
41%
9%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
48%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,470 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,198
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,470
$17,693
Best Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Bangor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
803 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6844
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6844
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Bangor Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District manages 4 public schools serving 972 students.
What is the rank of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District is ranked #670 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
48% of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District?
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,470 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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