Buffalo High School
Tel:
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo High School serves 483 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Buffalo High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Buffalo High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Buffalo High School's student population of 483 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 483 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Buffalo High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buffalo High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #704 out of 2085 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 96% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.47 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dallas County R-I School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buffalo High School is Dallas County Technical Center (8.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Buffalo Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mallory Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buffalo Mallory Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 698 students
0.2 miles
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350 0.2 PK-4 698 - Buffalo Buffalo Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 519 students
1.2 miles
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335 1.2 5-8 519 - Louisburg Dallas County Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 11-12
8.0 miles
33 Vo-tech Rd
Louisburg, MO 65685
(417) 752-3491 8.0 11-12 n/a - Half Way Halfway Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 142 students
11.2 miles
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2215 11.2 PK-6 142 - Half Way Halfway Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 123 students
11.2 miles
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2211 11.2 7-12 123
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about why technical public high schools are earning attention for their unique career-training opportunities.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
