Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buffalo Point School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Point School serves the north part of Syracuse, UT, covering an approximate area of 5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edges of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Point School's student population of 726 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
726 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Buffalo Point School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Point School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Point School's ranking?
Buffalo Point School is ranked #386 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Buffalo Point School often compared to?
Buffalo Point Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope, Syracuse School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Point School?
726 students attend Buffalo Point School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Buffalo Point School students are White, 16% 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 Point School?
Buffalo Point School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buffalo Point School offer ?
Buffalo Point School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Buffalo Point School part of?
Buffalo Point School is part of Davis School District.
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