Van Buren Middle School

Van Buren Middle School is for students in grades 6-8.

Van Buren Middle School has a student to teacher ratio of 16 to 1.

Van Buren Middle School has an overall rating of B, according to Niche.

Van Buren Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

3775 Shroyer Rd, Kettering, OH

Kettering City School District

607 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sarah Adams

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
71%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

660:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

White

78.3%

Two or more races

7.7%

Hispanic

6.5%

Black

5.1%

Asian

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

10/4/2024

We could not be happier with the education that our two children received at VBMS. The teachers, the administration, and the community of parents/students were everything that you could hope for. I cannot say enough good things about this school and this school district.

5.0 parent

6/18/2024

I am very pleased with my daughter studying here. The teachers and staff are very helpful, friendly and excellent. There are always some bad charater students but fortunately my daughter found good ones that support each other during learning experiences.

5.0 parent

10/3/2023

My daughter enjoyed studying here and all the teachers do their excellent jobs. The orchestra class is great. Recommended school!

3.0 student

5/1/2022

I am a student in 7th grade attending this school. There are about five students who bully me. Not physically, but verbally. I've been called racist so many times. I'm not racist! I told my parents and my therapist the whole situation and they all agree that I'm not racist. I don't care where you're...

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Ohio Montgomery County Kettering 45429

Van Buren Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Kettering, OH, in the Kettering neighborhood, and is served by the Kettering City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 607 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Van Buren Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $270,675. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kettering Fairmont High School, Oakwood High School, Belmont High School, and more. Learn more about what Kettering has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Buren Middle School.

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