Dallas County R-I School District

1323 South Ash
Buffalo, MO 65622-7567
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dallas County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,782 students in Dallas County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Dallas County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,782 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Dallas County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#415 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dallas County R-I  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dallas County R-I  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dallas County R-I  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dallas County R-I  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Dallas County R-I  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.50
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,615 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
106
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
107
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,074 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dallas County R-I  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dallas County R-I  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,856
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dallas County R-I  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,074
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dallas County R-I  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dallas County R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mallory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Grades: 5-8
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,782 students.
What is the rank of Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District is ranked #421 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County R-I School District?
91% of Dallas County R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dallas County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,074 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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