Buffalo

The Buffalo school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo High School. While Buffalo Elementary has seen significant improvements in its academic performance, moving from the bottom 20% to the top 30% of Oklahoma elementary schools, Buffalo High School has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, now placing in the middle 50% of high schools in the state.

Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with over 55% of students at each school receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the resource allocation between the two schools appears uneven, with Buffalo High School spending significantly more per student than Buffalo Elementary. This disparity may contribute to the differences in academic performance, as Buffalo High School's proficiency rates in core subjects range from only 23.5% to 35.3%.

The demographic makeup of the schools also varies, with Buffalo Elementary having a more diverse student population, including 35.33% Hispanic and 5.43% two or more races, compared to Buffalo High School's 51.81% Hispanic and 1.2% two or more races. These differences may provide insights into the community's diversity and the need to address any potential equity or inclusion issues within the district.