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Van Buren District Secondary School

Public | 9-12 | 115 students
 

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Critical Reading

The state average for Critical Reading was 47% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
24%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Maine used the Maine High School Assessment (MHSA) to test students in grade 11 in critical reading, math, writing and science. The results reported show how well students are mastering state standards, specific skills defined by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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Source: Maine Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 94%
Black 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • French
Foreign languages taught
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School start time
  • 8:00
School end time
  • 2:30
School Leader's name
  • Karla C. Michaud
Special schedule
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  • (207) 868-5420

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  • Basketball
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  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
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  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

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169 Main St
Van Buren, ME 04785
Phone: (207) 868-5274

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