The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
5%
Black
(09-10)56%
20%
White
(09-10)42%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Alternative Education School?
156 students attend Van Buren Alternative Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Van Buren Alternative Education School students are Black, 42% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Van Buren Alternative Education School offer ?
Van Buren Alternative Education School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Van Buren Alternative Education School part of?
Van Buren Alternative Education School is part of Van Buren Public Schools School District.
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