Top Rankings
Buffalo ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,026 students in Buffalo ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Buffalo ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
1,026 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Buffalo ISD School District, which is ranked #246 of all 1,203 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
450 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
53%
# Black Students
31 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
505 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
49%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
68
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,805 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,899 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,805
$13,640
Spending / Student
$10,899
$14,384
Best Buffalo ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Grades: 3-8
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo ISD School District?
Buffalo ISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,026 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo ISD School District?
Buffalo ISD School District is ranked #246 out of 1,203 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo ISD School District?
49% of Buffalo ISD School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 ISD School District?
Buffalo ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Buffalo ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,899 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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