Serving 466 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 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Middle School's student population of 466 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Motto
Believe in Buffalo
School Rankings
Buffalo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1395 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Middle School's ranking?
Buffalo Middle School is ranked #1395 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Buffalo Middle School often compared to?
Buffalo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
466 students attend Buffalo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Buffalo Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Middle School?
Buffalo Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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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