Buffalo Valley

The Buffalo Valley school district consists of two schools - Buffalo Valley Elementary School (grades PK-8) and Buffalo Valley High School (grades 9-12). The area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at both schools.

Buffalo Valley Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which could be beneficial for student learning. However, the school's statewide ranking has been consistently low, with a 1-star rating in the past and a 3-star rating currently. In contrast, Buffalo Valley High School has a higher per-student spending of $12,505, but its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in core subjects, is quite low, with only 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics.

The schools' statewide rankings and ratings have fluctuated over the years, indicating instability in their performance and the need for more consistent improvement efforts. While the small school sizes could present opportunities for personalized attention and targeted interventions, the low proficiency rates suggest that the schools may need to address fundamental academic challenges to improve student outcomes in the Buffalo Valley area.