Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School?
73 students attend Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School?
Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School is part of Mifflinburg Area School District.
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