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Buchanan Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 398 students

 

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Posted August 1, 2010

No walls makes it even more difficult for teens to focus. Some very good teachers but others don't seem to care even when you offer to do whatever is needed to help. Music instructor (from HS) never returned my phone or emails, at least the other teachers did that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2009

I really don't like this school! Usually, the work, is too easy, and there are way too many worksheets. This school, has no walls. What I mean by this, is that they use pull out dividers to make up the classrooms. I find it extremely hard to concentrate, in this noisy environment. There are some very nice teachers, but my experience shows, that most of the teachers, don't care about the students in any way. Compared to the rest of the school, the band program, is very good. The band scored a 2 at the band and orchestra festival this year. 1 being best, and 5 being worst. If you are considering going to this school. Please be careful. If you are planing on going to college, you may want to consider another alternative.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 15, 2009

The teachers at this school expect the students to respect them, but they give the students no respect in the first place. The diciplinary system is not very fair. The principle has on numerous times written refferals to students with no proof except another student's word. I highly recommend that you try to find an alternative school for your children.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 24, 2005

This school is an awesome place for kids to make friends. The teachers really love to help the students excell. Many extracurricular activities are also offered on the campus. The parents have a major involvement in the child's role at BMS. Progress reports are given out weekly, so the parents can always contact the school if grades seem to be slipping.
—Submitted by Sara T., a student


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

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

107 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
36%

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

107 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
72%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
89%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

107 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

129 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

129 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
53%

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

129 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

2013

 
 
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2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 70%
Black 6% 19%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Hispanic 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Mark Kurland
Fax number
  • (269) 695-8459

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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610 West 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
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Phone: (269) 695-8406

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