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Buffalo High

Summary:

Buffalo High is a public high school located in Buffalo, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 568 students. The school is part of the Dallas County R-I school district, which is ranked 252 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buffalo High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, ranging from 272nd to 415th out of 378-521 schools over the past 10 years, and its SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 3 stars out of 5. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is particularly concerning, as it ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri high schools for these subgroups. Additionally, Buffalo High has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.3% to 20.3% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Skyline High, Fair Grove High, and Conway High Schools, Buffalo High generally underperforms in terms of statewide rankings, academic performance, and other key metrics. Skyline High, in particular, stands out with its high statewide ranking, 100% graduation rate, and strong academic performance, providing a potential benchmark for Buffalo High to aspire to. Additionally, Buffalo High's per-student spending, ranging from $11,605 to $12,857 in recent years, is higher than the nearby schools, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 W Main
       Buffalo, MO  65622-7565

(417) 345-2223

District: Dallas County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,857 Help


Feeder schools for Buffalo High:

Elementary:    Mallory Elementary
Middle:    Buffalo Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buffalo High ranks worse than 72% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buffalo High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo High is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Buffalo High employs 36.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo High is $12,857.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo High:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo High 272nd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Buffalo High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dallas County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas County R-I 252nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo High

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.99 215th 534 59.7%
2007 42.90 352nd 538 34.6%
2008 59.32 206th 539 61.8%
2009 73.80 47th 507 90.7%
2010 44.32 307th 516 40.5%
2011 28.78 436th 528 17.4%
2012 40.34 363rd 522 30.5%
2013 48.28 273rd 523 47.8%
2014 47.75 272nd 521 47.8%
2015 42.84 304th 504 39.7%
2016 32.23 308th 401 23.2%
2017 21.85 355th 404 12.1%
2018 49.81 200th 468 57.3%
2019 16.25 415th 460 9.8%
2021 22.56 273rd 358 23.7%
2022 20.38 291st 361 19.4%
2023 31.71 235th 352 33.2%
2024 28.28 272nd 378 28.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.42 118th 127 7.1%
2024 16.12 127th 135 5.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.23 83rd 382 78.3%
2019 32.71 267th 368 27.4%
2021 38.18 156th 255 38.8%
2022 17.75 228th 250 8.8%
2023 31.15 193rd 268 28.0%
2024 27.13 217th 274 20.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buffalo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.35 80th 100 20.0%
2019 29.31 89th 96 7.3%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.42 219th 440 50.2%
2019 11.30 409th 430 4.9%
2021 12.73 287th 309 7.1%
2022 14.93 284th 310 8.4%
2023 27.61 214th 302 29.1%
2024 19.20 271st 321 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Buffalo High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 519 519
1992 529 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 561 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 577 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 608 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1996 608 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1997 651 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1998 649 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1999 685 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2000 679 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 664 1 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 621 1 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 639
2003 621 1 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 639
2004 621 4 4 8 5 n/a n/a 0 642
2005 578 3 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 574 1 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 578 1 4 5 7 n/a n/a 0 595
2008 568 4 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 587
2009 524 3 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 580 2 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2011 572 2 3 10 1 0 0 0 588
2012 539 3 2 9 4 0 2 0 559
2013 486 3 5 7 2 0 2 0 505
2014 456 2 3 9 5 0 3 0 478
2015 459 4 0 9 3 0 4 0 479
2016 433 3 2 10 4 0 3 0 455
2017 461 4 2 9 5 0 3 0 484
2018 462 4 3 6 3 0 5 0 483
2019 463 6 3 12 3 2 11 0 500
2020 469 3 3 11 2 2 17 0 507
2021 472 4 2 7 2 0 21 0 508
2022 493 4 2 12 4 0 17 0 532
2023 519 4 1 22 1 0 21 0 568
2024 478 6 1 21 1 0 15 0 522

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 519 28.2 18.4 n/a
1992 532 27.0 19.7 n/a
1993 565 24.0 23.5 14.2
1994 581 26.1 22.3 15.8
1995 610 32.5 18.8 17.5
1996 610 32.5 18.8 17.5
1997 652 36.0 18.1 11.2
1998 650 37.2 17.5 11.7
1999 687 39.9 17.2 23.7
2000 682 40.4 16.9 23.9
2001 678 40.0 17.0 31.9
2002 639 39.0 16.4 30.7
2003 639 39.0 16.4 30.7
2004 642 37.5 17.1 31.9
2005 592 37.1 16.0 35.1
2006 588 41.0 14.3 37.8
2007 595 39.6 15.0 36.8
2008 587 42.1 13.9 44.8
2009 539 40.7 13.2 54.4
2010 593 38.8 15.2 54.6
2011 588 39.4 14.9 56.5
2012 559 38.2 14.6 53
2013 505 38.5 13.0 54.5
2014 478 37.0 12.9 58.4
2015 479 34.0 14.0 55.7
2016 455 33.0 13.7 50.1
2017 484 34.1 14.1 53.3
2018 483 33.9 14.2 55.1
2019 500 33.2 15.0 48.6
2020 507 36.1 14.0 49.5
2021 508 33.7 15.0 51
2022 532 31.8 16.6 46.1
2023 568 35.1 16.1 50.5
2024 522 36.1 14.4 54

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 519 28.2 18.4 n/a
1992 532 27.0 19.7 n/a
1993 565 24.0 23.5 14.2
1994 581 26.1 22.3 15.8
1995 610 32.5 18.8 17.5
1996 610 32.5 18.8 17.5
1997 652 36.0 18.1 11.2
1998 650 37.2 17.5 11.7
1999 687 39.9 17.2 23.7
2000 682 40.4 16.9 23.9
2001 678 40.0 17.0 31.9
2002 639 39.0 16.4 30.7
2003 639 39.0 16.4 30.7
2004 642 37.5 17.1 31.9
2005 592 37.1 16.0 35.1
2006 588 41.0 14.3 37.8
2007 595 39.6 15.0 36.8
2008 587 42.1 13.9 44.8
2009 539 40.7 13.2 54.4
2010 593 38.8 15.2 54.6
2011 588 39.4 14.9 56.5
2012 559 38.2 14.6 53
2013 505 38.5 13.0 54.5
2014 478 37.0 12.9 58.4
2015 479 34.0 14.0 55.7
2016 455 33.0 13.7 50.1
2017 484 34.1 14.1 53.3
2018 483 33.9 14.2 55.1
2019 500 33.2 15.0 48.6
2020 507 36.1 14.0 49.5
2021 508 33.7 15.0 51
2022 532 31.8 16.6 46.1
2023 568 35.1 16.1 50.5
2024 522 36.1 14.4 54

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 High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $575 (4.8%) $11,428 (95.2%) $12,004
2020 $702 (6.0%) $10,982 (94.0%) $11,684
2021 $3,339 (28.8%) $8,267 (71.2%) $11,605
2022 $2,282 (17.7%) $10,575 (82.3%) $12,857

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 415th of 460 High schoolsRanks 235th of 352 High schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Buffalo High)20.740.9
 20.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas County R-I)20.740.9
 20.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Buffalo High)21.519.3
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology I (Dallas County R-I)21.519.3
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students500568
 13.6%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1222
 83.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White463519
 12.1%
Two or More Races1121
 90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%50.5%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo High

Buffalo High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mallory Elementary
Middle : Buffalo Middle

Students at Buffalo High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Buffalo High ranks 272nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Buffalo High.


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