BUFFALO J H

BUFFALO ISD
335 BISON TRL
BUFFALO, TX 75831
434 Students
Middle School 3rd - 8th
School Overview
Buffalo Junior High is a public middle school located in Buffalo, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Buffalo Independent School District, the school is situated on Bison Trail and serves as a key component of the local community’s educational infrastructure. The school is known for its strong emphasis on the "Bison" mascot and spirit, which fosters a sense of pride and identity among its student body, faculty, and the surrounding Buffalo area.

Academically, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a curriculum designed to build foundational skills while introducing students to more complex subjects. In addition to core academics, Buffalo Junior High typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and UIL (University Interscholastic League) events, which encourage student participation and personal development. By maintaining a supportive environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to Buffalo High School and long-term academic success.
434
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    231 (53.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    173 (39.9 %)
  • Black
    18 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BUFFALO ISD
Phone: (903)322-4340
Grade Range: 3rd - 8th
Total Students: 434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 84
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 73
Gender Ratio