VAN BUREN MIDDLE SCHOOL

VAN BUREN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 522 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, VAN BUREN MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

VAN BUREN MIDDLE School, located in the Highland area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for its diverse neighborhood community. As part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district, the school operates under the mascot of the "Falcons." It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and the development of essential life skills during the critical middle school years.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum and various opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its location on Louisiana SE, VAN BUREN MIDDLE School actively works to build strong connections with the surrounding community, promoting a culture of inclusivity and school spirit. Through its focus on both core academic subjects and student well-being, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact VAN BUREN MIDDLE at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.