Buffalo Middle School

Summary:

Buffalo Middle School is a public middle school located in Kenova, West Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district, which is ranked 15 out of 55 districts in West Virginia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Buffalo Middle School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, ranking among the top middle schools in West Virginia, even with a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.41%) compared to the surrounding schools. The school's female students, white students, English language learners, and disabled students all perform particularly well, often ranking in the top 10-20 schools in the state for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's mathematics and science proficiency rates are impressive, often exceeding the state and district averages, though its English Language Arts proficiency is also strong.

While Buffalo Middle School outperforms nearby schools like Wayne Middle School and Vinson Middle School, it faces stronger competition from Ceredo-Kenova Middle School, another high-performing school in the same district. This suggests that the educational quality and resources within the Wayne County Schools district may be a key factor in the success of these schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 298 Buffalo Creek Rd
       Kenova, WV  25530-9602


(304) 429-6062

District: Wayne County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,628 Help


Students who attend Buffalo Middle School usually attend:

High:    Spring Valley High School

Feeder schools for Buffalo Middle School:

Elementary:    Buffalo Elementary School
    Prichard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.4%
African American:
1.2%
Hispanic:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Compare Details Buffalo Middle School ranks better than 74.6% of middle schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Wayne County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.4%), African American (1.2%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle School is 11.4, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Wayne County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Middle School is $11,628. 2 middle schools in the Wayne County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Middle School 43rd of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Buffalo Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Schools 15th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 51.09 88th 171 48.5%
2010 42.96 106th 171 38.0%
2011 43.26 108th 171 36.8%
2012 57.05 56th 172 67.4%
2013 72.82 23rd 174 86.8%
2014 61.82 43rd 172 75.0%
2015 39.09 109th 173 37.0%
2016 35.58 116th 172 32.6%
2017 53.37 80th 176 54.5%
2018 71.37 35th 170 79.4%
2019 72.73 27th 171 84.2%
2021 85.49 12th 171 93.0%
2022 84.25 11th 169 93.5%
2023 60.36 53rd 168 68.5%
2024 63.00 43rd 169 74.6%
See the entire list of West Virginia Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 83.79 6th 67 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.80 60th 174 65.5%
2018 52.72 47th 142 66.9%
2019 41.15 68th 130 47.7%
2023 55.65 37th 132 72.0%
2024 55.63 39th 128 69.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.42 50th 176 71.6%
2018 67.40 33rd 165 80.0%
2021 75.68 12th 164 92.7%
2022 84.64 7th 162 95.7%
2023 58.86 55th 162 66.0%
2024 52.97 67th 164 59.1%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.49 85th 174 51.1%
2018 65.30 44th 166 73.5%
2019 64.16 47th 162 71.0%
2021 82.86 12th 162 92.6%
2022 91.06 7th 164 95.7%
2023 59.90 49th 158 69.0%
2024 67.42 36th 158 77.2%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.42 2nd 129 98.4%
2022 88.13 3rd 131 97.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.31 69th 176 60.8%
2018 74.58 24th 164 85.4%
2019 78.75 19th 161 88.2%
2021 84.61 13th 164 92.1%
2022 79.05 17th 161 89.4%
2023 59.50 58th 158 63.3%
2024 62.23 47th 165 71.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.34 13th 97 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.00 87th 176 50.6%
2018 68.63 38th 167 77.2%
2019 70.29 34th 168 79.8%
2021 83.46 13th 170 92.4%
2022 83.36 12th 168 92.9%
2023 58.18 59th 168 64.9%
2024 61.84 49th 169 71.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of 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: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a principal
Friday, July 2, 2021

Open Quote I have been involved in the school system for many years. I recently visited Buffalo Middle and was so impressed with the faculty, the cleanliness of the school, student to teacher ratio and the character of the students. I did not know where they ranked until I viewed this site. After what I witnessed I am not surprised to see them 27th out of 171. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buffalo Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
1990 434 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1991 410 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 440 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 430 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1995 346 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 346 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 365 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 367 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 375 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 346 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 363 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 346 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 346 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 384 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 383 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 369 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 322 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2008 299 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 285 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2010 300 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 305
2011 321 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 324
2012 319 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 322
2013 299 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 302
2014 305 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 307
2015 297 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 302
2016 312 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 317
2017 295 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 302
2018 282 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 287
2019 265 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 271
2020 263 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 270
2021 269 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 273
2022 247 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 253
2023 248 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 252

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 424 24.0 17.6 n/a
1990 434 22.0 19.7 0
1991 410 23.0 17.8 0
1992 425 23.0 18.4 n/a
1993 441 24.0 18.4 n/a
1994 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
1995 347 24.0 14.5 28.5
1996 347 24.0 14.5 28.5
1997 371 24.8 15.0 33.4
1998 372 25.7 14.5 30.6
1999 379 25.0 15.2 45.4
2000 349 23.8 14.7 41.3
2001 364 27.9 13.0 39.3
2002 348 25.8 13.5 41.4
2003 348 25.8 13.5 41.4
2004 387 27.9 13.9 40.6
2005 391 27.0 14.5 34.5
2006 372 25.0 14.9 39.2
2007 326 24.0 13.6 41.1
2008 305 24.5 12.4 41
2009 289 23.6 12.2 43.3
2010 305 25.3 12.0 41
2011 324 24.7 13.0 44.1
2012 322 22.0 14.6 52.5
2013 302 21.6 13.9 46.4
2014 307 21.9 14.0 53.7
2015 302 20.0 15.1 35.8
2016 317 20.0 15.8 37.2
2017 302 20.5 14.7 32.5
2018 287 21.5 13.3 53.7
2019 271 22.5 12.0 42.4
2020 270 21.0 12.8 42.6
2021 273 22.0 12.4 41.8
2022 253 23.0 11.0 n/a
2023 252 22.0 11.4 n/a

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 424 24.0 17.6 n/a
1990 434 22.0 19.7 0
1991 410 23.0 17.8 0
1992 425 23.0 18.4 n/a
1993 441 24.0 18.4 n/a
1994 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
1995 347 24.0 14.5 28.5
1996 347 24.0 14.5 28.5
1997 371 24.8 15.0 33.4
1998 372 25.7 14.5 30.6
1999 379 25.0 15.2 45.4
2000 349 23.8 14.7 41.3
2001 364 27.9 13.0 39.3
2002 348 25.8 13.5 41.4
2003 348 25.8 13.5 41.4
2004 387 27.9 13.9 40.6
2005 391 27.0 14.5 34.5
2006 372 25.0 14.9 39.2
2007 326 24.0 13.6 41.1
2008 305 24.5 12.4 41
2009 289 23.6 12.2 43.3
2010 305 25.3 12.0 41
2011 324 24.7 13.0 44.1
2012 322 22.0 14.6 52.5
2013 302 21.6 13.9 46.4
2014 307 21.9 14.0 53.7
2015 302 20.0 15.1 35.8
2016 317 20.0 15.8 37.2
2017 302 20.5 14.7 32.5
2018 287 21.5 13.3 53.7
2019 271 22.5 12.0 42.4
2020 270 21.0 12.8 42.6
2021 273 22.0 12.4 41.8
2022 253 23.0 11.0 n/a
2023 252 22.0 11.4 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,119 (9.6%) $10,509 (90.4%) $11,628

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 168 Middle schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Middle School)28.824.3
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)32.231.8
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Middle School)66.350
 16.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)52.947
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Middle School)39.836
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)35.127.9
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Middle School)49.542
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)48.138.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Middle School)58.424.8
 33.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)40.228.3
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Middle School)50.647.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)41.345.4
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Buffalo Middle School)39.335.8
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Wayne County Schools)33.833.3
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students271252
 7%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White265248
 6.4%
Two or More Races40
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Middle School

Students at Buffalo Middle School are 98% White, 1% African American.

Students who attend Buffalo Middle School usually go on to attend Spring Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Buffalo Middle School.

Buffalo Middle School ranks 43rd of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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