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New Buffalo Area Schools
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  • NEW BUFFALO, MI

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9.26.2023

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Administration
    grade A
  7. Sports
    grade C
  8. Food
    grade A+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade A+

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1112 EAST CLAY ST
NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117
About New Buffalo Area Schools...

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Grades
PK, K-12
Total Schools
3
Students
554
From New Buffalo Area Schools

As well as offering a high quality of teaching and extra-curricular activities to our students, we also have a commitment to ensure that our students receive the best guidance and support so they feel happy and safe here and are; therefore, able to thrive and achieve academically.

New Buffalo Area Schools is rated by U.S. News and World Reports as the # 43 High School in Michigan and ranked # 1,381 in the Nation, #49 Middle School in Michigan, and #75 Elementary School in Michigan.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
64%
Percent Proficient - Math
58%
Average Graduation Rate
85%
Average SAT
1190
63 responses
Average ACT
28
20 responses

New Buffalo Elementary School Principal Adam Bowen Named Principal of the Year

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The Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association, along with SET SEG, announce Adam Bowen as the 2022 Principal of the Year. Adam is currently the principal at New Buffalo Elementary in the New Buffalo Area School District.

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
554
Free or Reduced Lunch
40.2%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$66,462
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.5%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$29,204 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    49%
  • Support Services
    46%
  • Other
    4%

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$76,058
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$638
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$462,400
National
$244,900

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