Van Buren Freshman Academy

About Van Buren Freshman Academy

Van Buren Freshman Academy is an innovative school located in Van Buren, Arkansas. It is a part of the Van Buren School District and is designed to provide an individualized learning experience for students in grades 9-12. The school focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness by providing a personalized learning environment.
At Van Buren Freshman Academy, students are able to customize their learning experience. They are able to choose from a variety of courses and electives, as well as participate in extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of support services to help students succeed. These include tutoring, mentoring, and counseling services.
The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement. Students are encouraged to participate in service projects and volunteer opportunities. This helps to create a sense of connectedness and responsibility.
Van Buren Freshman Academy is committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow and develop into successful adults.

Address:	821 Pointer Trail Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone:	(479) 471-3160
Site:	–
Grades:	9
Enrollment:	394 students

Overview Van Buren Freshman Academy

Van Buren Freshman Academy serves 394 students in grades 9.
Van Buren Freshman Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Van Buren Freshman Academy

Van Buren Freshman Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Van Buren Freshman Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.