For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 305 students in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
305 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
35%
# Black Students
1 Student
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
262 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
86%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
21
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,790 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,511 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,790
$15,247
Spending / Student
$17,511
$15,560
Best School District No. Re-4 Buffalo Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Merino Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
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 305 students.
What is the rank of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo is ranked #101 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
86% of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 17:1.
What is School District No. Re-4 Buffalo's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,511 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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