Buffalo Middle School

1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 482 students in grades 5-8, Buffalo Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buffalo Middle School's student population of 482 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Buffalo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1536 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
39%
34%
43%
37%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buffalo Middle School's ranking?
Buffalo Middle School is ranked #1536 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Middle School?
482 students attend Buffalo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Buffalo Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Middle School?
Buffalo Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buffalo Middle School offer ?
Buffalo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Middle School part of?
Buffalo Middle School is part of Dallas County R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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