Buffalo Community Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(763) 682-8203
Buffalo Community Middle School serves 1,351 students in grades 6-8.
Buffalo Community Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Buffalo Community Middle School's student population of 1,351 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 | 1,351 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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School Comparison
Buffalo Community Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buffalo Community Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #546 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) 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 Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 93 students10
0.2 miles
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200 0.2 9-12 93 - Buffalo Wright Technical Center Alc Middle School Alternative School Grades: 6-8 | 1 student
0.2 miles
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112 0.2 6-8 1 - Buffalo Northwinds Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 547 students10
0.7 miles
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800 0.7 K-5 547 - Buffalo Phoenix Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: PS% Grades: 9-12 | 23 students
0.8 miles
800 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8680 0.8 9-12 23
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