For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 322 students in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
322 Students
867,572 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
52,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
87%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,904 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,587 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,904
$15,475
Spending / Student
$16,587
$15,793
Best School District No. Re-4 Buffalo Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merino Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Merino Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo manages 2 public schools serving 322 students.
What is the rank of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo is ranked #112 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
87% of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. Re-4 Buffalo's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,587 is higher than the state median of $15,793. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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