Van Buren Middle School

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Van Buren Middle School, located at 3775 Shroyer Road in Kettering, Ohio, serves as a key educational hub for the Kettering City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, Van Buren aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education through a balance of rigorous coursework and supportive instruction.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on the development of the "whole child" by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, build social skills, and develop leadership qualities in a collaborative setting. With a focus on inclusive practices and character development, Van Buren Middle School strives to create a welcoming and safe environment where students feel empowered to succeed both in the classroom and within their broader community.

585

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	27
Black	41
Asian	10
Two or More	57

White
450 (76.9 %)
Two or More
57 (9.7 %)
Black
41 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kettering City School District
Phone:	(937)499-1800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 190

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 204