At a glance
Reported students
598
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Van Buren Middle School: 598 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Van Buren Middle School
Van Buren Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kettering. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Kettering City School District. NCES reports 598 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.3%) and multiracial (7.7%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Van Buren Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.3%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kettering City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kettering Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
982 reported students
Kettering City Schools MCESC Remote Learning Center
Middle · Grades 06–06
1 reported students
J F Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Southdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
530 reported students
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
Oakview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Public schools near Van Buren Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Junior High School Middle · Oakwood City | 07–08 | 319 | 1.9 mi |
| West Carrollton Intermediate School Middle · West Carrollton City | 05–06 | 453 | 2.6 mi |
| Kettering Middle School Middle · Kettering City School District | 06–08 | 982 | 2.9 mi |
| Hadley E Watts Middle School Middle · Centerville City | 06–08 | 777 | 3.7 mi |
| Herman K Ankeney Middle School Middle · Beavercreek City | 06–08 | 799 | 4.2 mi |
| Tower Heights Middle School Middle · Centerville City | 06–08 | 571 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Middle School
What grades does Van Buren Middle School serve?
Van Buren Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kettering City School District.
How many students attend Van Buren Middle School?
Van Buren Middle School reported 598 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 631 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Van Buren Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 598 students and 40.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Van Buren Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Van Buren Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kettering City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Van Buren Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Van Buren Middle School in?
Van Buren Middle School is part of Kettering City School District, based in Kettering, OH, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Van Buren Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oakwood Junior High School (1.9 mi), West Carrollton Intermediate School (2.6 mi), Kettering Middle School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.