Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Buffalo Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Gap Elementary serves the northwest part of the Tuscola, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 102.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest residents living about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Buffalo Gap Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Buffalo Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Gap Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
79%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Gap Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Gap Elementary School?
224 students attend Buffalo Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Buffalo Gap Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Gap Elementary School?
Buffalo Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Gap Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Buffalo Gap Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Gap Elementary School is part of Jim Ned CISD School District.
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