Buffalo Island Central High School

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Buffalo Island Central High School ranks 162 nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Buffalo Island Central High School is a public high school located in Monette, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school is part of the Buffalo Is. Central School District, which is ranked 75 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Buffalo Island Central High School had a strong performance in the past, with a high statewide ranking of 18th out of 264 Arkansas high schools in 2016-2017 and a 5-star rating, the school has experienced a significant decline in recent years. Its statewide ranking has dropped to 162nd out of 305 high schools in the current 2023-2024 school year, and its rating has decreased to only 2 stars out of 5. The school's test scores are generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. Particularly concerning are the low proficiency rates in Geometry (10.8% vs. 18% state average) and Biology (20% vs. 36.4% state average). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.78% to 60.76% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Buffalo Island Central High School to nearby schools, such as East Poinsett County High School, Trumann High School, Nettleton High School, and Bay High School, these nearby schools generally perform better on various academic measures, with higher test scores and higher statewide rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Buffalo Island Central High School may be part of a broader regional issue, requiring a collaborative and comprehensive approach to address the underlying factors and improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447

(870) 486-5511

District: Buffalo Is. Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,766

Feeder schools for Buffalo Island Central High School:

Elementary:

Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

Hispanic:

18.9%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buffalo Island Central High School ranks better than 65.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Buffalo Island Central High School ranks worse than 53.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Island Central High School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Buffalo Island Central High School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Island Central High School is $11,766.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Buffalo Island Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Island Central High School 115^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Buffalo Island Central High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Island Central High School 162^nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Buffalo Island Central High School in the ranking list.)

Buffalo Is. Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Is. Central School District 75^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buffalo Island Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	46.51	191^st	330	42.1%
2022	74.32	62^nd	318	80.5%
2023	77.64	55^th	330	83.3%
2024	58.15	115^th	335	65.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Buffalo Island Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	43.82	128^th	232	44.8%
2007	40.47	153^rd	258	40.7%
2008	32.17	187^th	256	27.0%
2009	37.70	176^th	261	32.6%
2010	37.47	186^th	262	29.0%
2011	56.94	105^th	266	60.5%
2012	48.98	139^th	266	47.7%
2013	72.32	37^th	271	86.3%
2014	70.43	40^th	268	85.1%
2015	72.08	30^th	267	88.8%
2016	77.85	40^th	269	85.1%
2017	85.96	18^th	264	93.2%
2018	80.36	27^th	263	89.7%
2021	37.53	196^th	290	32.4%
2022	50.85	142^nd	282	49.6%
2023	47.27	159^th	295	46.1%
2024	45.58	162^nd	305	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Buffalo Island Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1989	161	n/a	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	163
1990	170	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	173
1991	153	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	160
1992	167	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	175
1993	168	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	176
1994	164	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	170
1995	161	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	176
1996	161	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	176
1997	165	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	181
1998	155	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	163
1999	157	0	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	175
2000	147	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	165
2001	150	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	167
2002	138	3	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	158
2003	138	3	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	158
2004	150	2	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	169
2005	153	2	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	174
2006	162	2	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	180
2007	162	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	175
2008	154	1	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	174
2009	131	2	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	157
2010	129	0	0	22	0	0	3	154
2011	130	0	0	22	0	0	3	155
2012	129	0	0	32	0	0	2	163
2013	107	0	0	31	0	0	3	141
2014	124	0	0	27	0	0	2	153
2015	147	0	0	26	0	0	2	175
2016	141	2	0	24	0	0	1	168
2017	142	0	1	19	0	0	2	164
2018	148	0	0	20	2	0	2	172
2019	281	1	0	58	0	0	2	342
2020	270	0	0	57	0	1	4	332
2021	272	0	0	68	0	1	3	344
2022	266	0	0	70	0	1	4	341
2023	268	0	0	64	0	1	5	338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buffalo Island Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	169	12.3	13.7	n/a
1989	163	17.0	9.5	n/a
1990	173	17.0	10.1	13.3
1991	160	11.3	14.1	16.9
1992	175	11.5	15.2	17.1
1993	176	11.5	15.3	23.3
1994	170	11.1	15.3	21.2
1995	176	11.4	15.4	21
1996	176	11.4	15.4	21
1997	181	11.7	15.5	21
1998	163	11.7	13.9	16
1999	175	6.3	27.8	23.4
2000	165	10.0	16.5	22.4
2001	167	15.0	11.1	21
2002	158	8.0	19.8	24.7
2003	158	8.0	19.8	24.7
2004	169	9.0	18.8	31.4
2005	174	9.0	19.3	33.9
2006	180	15.0	12.0	37.2
2007	175	18.0	9.7	37.7
2008	174	20.0	8.7	44.8
2009	157	19.0	8.3	54.1
2010	154	17.8	7.7	53.2
2011	155	15.5	9.9	64.5
2012	163	14.7	11.0	65.6
2013	141	14.0	10.0	50.4
2014	153	14.0	10.8	46.4
2015	175	15.0	11.6	50.9
2016	168	18.0	9.3	53
2017	164	20.8	7.8	39
2018	172	16.2	10.5	30.8
2019	342	37.7	9.0	48.5
2020	332	41.5	7.9	60.2
2021	344	33.7	10.1	60.8
2022	341	33.8	10.0	56.3
2023	338	34.2	9.8	51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buffalo Island Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	169	12.3	13.7	n/a
1989	163	17.0	9.5	n/a
1990	173	17.0	10.1	13.3
1991	160	11.3	14.1	16.9
1992	175	11.5	15.2	17.1
1993	176	11.5	15.3	23.3
1994	170	11.1	15.3	21.2
1995	176	11.4	15.4	21
1996	176	11.4	15.4	21
1997	181	11.7	15.5	21
1998	163	11.7	13.9	16
1999	175	6.3	27.8	23.4
2000	165	10.0	16.5	22.4
2001	167	15.0	11.1	21
2002	158	8.0	19.8	24.7
2003	158	8.0	19.8	24.7
2004	169	9.0	18.8	31.4
2005	174	9.0	19.3	33.9
2006	180	15.0	12.0	37.2
2007	175	18.0	9.7	37.7
2008	174	20.0	8.7	44.8
2009	157	19.0	8.3	54.1
2010	154	17.8	7.7	53.2
2011	155	15.5	9.9	64.5
2012	163	14.7	11.0	65.6
2013	141	14.0	10.0	50.4
2014	153	14.0	10.8	46.4
2015	175	15.0	11.6	50.9
2016	168	18.0	9.3	53
2017	164	20.8	7.8	39
2018	172	16.2	10.5	30.8
2019	342	37.7	9.0	48.5
2020	332	41.5	7.9	60.2
2021	344	33.7	10.1	60.8
2022	341	33.8	10.0	56.3
2023	338	34.2	9.8	51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Island Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$724 (6.2%)	$11,042 (93.8%)	$11,766

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Island Central High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	342	338	1.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	58	64	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	281	268	4.6%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.5%	51.8%	3.2%

Schools Near Buffalo Island Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buffalo Island Central High School	Public	7-12	803 W Drew	Monette	72447	Craighead County	Buffalo Is. Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 486-5511	338	34	9.8	51.8%	268 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	45.6	162^nd of 305 public high schools	46.9%		47.3	159^th of 295 public high schools	46.1%	3	31.3	31.7	38.3	30.0	32.9	33.4	31.7	33.3	28.3	31.5	54.2	9.4	36.3	85.7	3.3		42.4	13.3	9.1	0.0		10.8	35.5	36.6	36.1		21.7	0.0	0.0	20.0	$11,766	$724	$11,042
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	601 Catfish Dr	Lake City	72437	Craighead County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 237-4328	331	36	9.1	47.1%	306 (92.4%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	61.7	99^th of 305 public high schools	67.5%		79.7	38^th of 295 public high schools	87.1%	61	34.5	38.1	28.7	54.5	38.4	32.7	39.5	30.3	50.9	38.0	25.8	13.4	20.0	52.6	4.0		17.4	20.0	6.3	0.0		10.5	31.0	45.1	38.7	0.0	55.8			54.8	$9,792	$1,520	$8,272
Manila High School	Public	7-12	419 E Olympia St	Manila	72442	Mississippi County	Manila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 561-4417	466	41	11.2	57.3%	449 (96.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35.1	207^th of 305 public high schools	32.1%		60.1	107^th of 295 public high schools	63.7%	100	20.5	22.7	22.7	24.7	22.6	19.3	21.4	22.6	24.7	22.0	36.4	22.2	30.9	33.4	8.8	0.0	12.6	27.8	11.4	0.0	0.0	12.2	23.9	18.7	21.5	65.2	21.3	0.0		32.6	$12,268	$871	$11,397
Brookland High School	Public	10-12	100 W School St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-2080	589	37	15.8	27.3%	535 (90.8%)	20 (3.4%)	24 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	47.9	152^nd of 305 public high schools	50.2%		77.1	46^th of 295 public high schools	84.4%	106				33.5	33.5				31.6	31.6						2.9	2.4		5.5	0.0	0.0	4.0					23.2		50.0	23.6	$10,493	$1,074	$9,420
Greene City Technical High School	Public	10-12	5201 W Kingshighway	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Greene County Technical School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 215-4460	798	62	12.8	35.0%	720 (90.2%)	23 (2.9%)	33 (4.1%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	8 (1.0%)	5 (0.6%)	35.2	206^th of 305 public high schools	32.5%		57	119^th of 295 public high schools	59.7%	87				22.7	22.6				22.1	22.0									6.6	50.0		7.0					28.5			28.5	$9,716	$1,393	$8,323
Paragould High School	Public	9-12	1701 W Court St	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Paragould School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 236-7744	870	82	10.5	100.0%	672 (77.2%)	62 (7.1%)	81 (9.3%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.5%)	25 (2.9%)	31.4	225^th of 305 public high schools	26.2%		47.2	160^th of 295 public high schools	45.8%	65			21.7	24.6	23.0			24.1	25.0	24.5					10.4		10.7	12.2	5.1	0.0	0.0	6.6				50.0	15.3	0.0		24.1	$9,685	$749	$8,936
Bay High School	Public	7-12	700 School St	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3297	241	19	12.4	52.3%	226 (93.8%)	8 (3.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	33.9	213^th of 305 public high schools	30.2%		58.3	113^th of 295 public high schools	61.7%	100	21.6	8.4	8.1	27.9	17.0	16.2	11.1	13.1	27.9	17.5	24.3	13.6	20.3	42.9	16.0		25.6	15.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.9	24.3	36.2	30.1	0.0	37.5	0.0		35.8	$9,310	$877	$8,432
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	4201 Chieftain Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7805	981	82	11.9	67.6%	308 (31.4%)	489 (49.8%)	116 (11.8%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.2%)	18.6	268^th of 305 public high schools	12.1%		21.9	249^th of 295 public high schools	15.6%	19			15.6	16.4	15.9			15.3	16.6	15.9					8.3	3.1	7.6	18.5	1.0	0.0		2.8				24.8	11.4	25.0		16.3	$9,403	$1,067	$8,337
Trumann High School	Public	9-12	1620 W Main St	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 483-5301	457	35	13.1	100.0%	347 (75.9%)	62 (13.6%)	35 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	40.6	184^th of 305 public high schools	39.7%		26.5	237^th of 295 public high schools	19.7%	53			21.5	20.1	20.7			21.5	22.5	22.0					19.8	18.8	19.5	0.0	9.3	0.0	0.0	6.9				100.0	37.9	0.0		38.0	$11,155	$1,236	$9,919
East Poinsett County High School	Public	7-12	502 McClellan St	Lepanto	72354	Poinsett County	East Poinsett County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 475-2331	276	28	10.0	71.7%	206 (74.6%)	36 (13.0%)	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	47	156^th of 305 public high schools	48.9%		60.1	106^th of 295 public high schools	64.1%	50	28.8	45.9	26.5	27.5	31.3	28.9	45.9	24.4	25.5	30.2	40.0	67.5	52.4		22.9		22.4		14.9	0.0		14.6	34.8	54.0	43.3	25.0	27.1	100.0		28.3	$9,971	$1,236	$8,735

Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Island Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Buffalo Island Central High School?

Students at Buffalo Island Central High School are 79% White, 19% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Buffalo Island Central High School?

Buffalo Island Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

How many students attend Buffalo Island Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Buffalo Island Central High School.

Is Buffalo Island Central High School a good school?

Buffalo Island Central High School ranks 162^nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Buffalo Island Central High School in?

Buffalo Is. Central School District

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