Top Rankings
Van Buren School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,206 students in Van Buren School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Van Buren School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
4,206 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Buren School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 82% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#547 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
44%
18%
% White
42%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,340 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,628
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,340
$17,782
Best Van Buren School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Savage Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42975 Savage Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mcbride Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47097 Mcbride Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9171
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9171
Gr: 6-9 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Belleville High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Columbia Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9133
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9133
Gr: 7-12 | 1,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Edgemont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Edgemont St
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8002
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8002
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Tyler Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42200 Tyler Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5818
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5818
Gr: K-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Owen Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45201 Owen St
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8711
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-8711
Gr: 4-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Rawsonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3110 S Grove St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 482-9845
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center Of Vbps
Special Education School
451 W Columbia Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-2180
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-2180
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,206 students.
What is the rank of Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District is ranked #559 out of 845 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 Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren School District?
44% of Van Buren School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Van Buren School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,340 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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