Dallas County R-I

The Dallas County R-I school district in Missouri consists of 3 schools: Mallory Elementary, Buffalo High, and Buffalo Middle. The data reveals that Buffalo Middle is the standout school in the district, with the highest statewide ranking and stronger math proficiency rates compared to the state average. However, the district faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and significant performance gaps in core subjects like math and ELA at Mallory Elementary and Buffalo High.

The schools in the Dallas County R-I district serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. While Buffalo Middle stands out as the highest-performing school, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the other schools exhibit areas for improvement. Mallory Elementary and Buffalo High both have lower proficiency rates in math and ELA compared to state averages, suggesting the need for curriculum reviews and targeted interventions to address these disparities.

Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.53% to 61.32%. Additionally, there are funding disparities, with spending per student varying from $9,609 at Mallory Elementary to $12,857 at Buffalo High. These factors may be contributing to the performance gaps observed and warrant further examination to ensure equitable resource allocation and support for all students in the Dallas County R-I school district.