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Buffalo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 988 students in Buffalo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Buffalo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
988 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buffalo Independent School District, which is ranked #296 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
4%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
49%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,842 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,031 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$15 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,842
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,031
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Buffalo Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Commerce
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: PK-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Gr: 3-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo Independent School District?
Buffalo Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 988 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo Independent School District?
Buffalo Independent School District is ranked #296 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Independent School District?
49% of Buffalo Independent School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo Independent School District?
Buffalo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Buffalo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,031 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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