Buffalo Community Middle School
Tel:
(763)682-8203
- Buffalo Community Middle School serves 1,350 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Buffalo Community Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Buffalo Community Middle School's student population of 1,350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,350 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Buffalo Community Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Buffalo Community Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #649 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 91% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buffalo-hanover-montrose Public Sch School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Buffalo Community Middle School is Wright Technical Center (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buffalo Wright Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 11-12
0.2 miles
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763)684-2200 0.2 11-12 n/a - Buffalo Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 6-8
0.2 miles
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763)682-4112 0.2 6-8 n/a - Buffalo Northwinds Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 514 students
0.7 miles
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763)682-8800 0.7 K-5 514 - Buffalo Phoenix Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 19 students
0.8 miles
800 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763)682-8680 0.8 9-12 19 - Buffalo Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program Special Education School
Grades: PK | 126 students
0.9 miles
214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763)682-8721 0.9 PK 126
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