Best Public Schools in Buffalo, MO


Summary:

The city of Buffalo, Missouri is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Dallas County R-I school district. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, there are notable differences in their academic performance and rankings.

Buffalo Middle School stands out as the highest-performing of the three, ranking 229 out of 459 Missouri middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms state and district averages in several key subjects, including 5th grade math and 8th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, Mallory Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating and test scores significantly below state averages.

Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with minority representation ranging from 8.62% to 10.49%. The high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, from 50.53% at Buffalo High to 61.32% at Buffalo Middle, suggest the district may be facing significant economic challenges that could be impacting student performance. Understanding these factors and implementing targeted interventions could help the district improve educational outcomes for all students in the Buffalo area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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