BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUFFALO MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DALLAS CO. R-I school district, located in BUFFALO, MO with about 519 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, BUFFALO MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BUFFALO MIDDLE School, located in Buffalo, Missouri, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Dallas County R-I School District. Situated on West Truman Road, the school operates under the district’s "Bison Pride" identity, emphasizing a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle school years, preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Buffalo community, maintaining a focus on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By utilizing their official platform, bisonpride.us, the school keeps families informed about academic resources, athletic events, and campus updates. As part of the broader Dallas County R-I district, BUFFALO MIDDLE School strives to uphold the district's standards of excellence, providing students with the tools and social framework necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact BUFFALO MIDDLE at (417) 345-2335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1001 W TRUMAN RD
BUFFALO, MO 65622-1500
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BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, MO with about 519 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS CO. R-I
Total Students:
519
Teachers:
34.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 519 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.0%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.