BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Wayne County Schools school district, located in KENOVA, WV with about 287 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 21 teachers, BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 at 298 Buffalo Creek Road in Kenova, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Wayne County school district. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing an academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous requirements of high school. The school plays an active role in the Kenova community, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often providing extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and personal development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of middle-grade students. By utilizing the facilities on Buffalo Creek Road, the administration and faculty work to implement state-mandated curriculum standards while promoting a sense of school spirit and community among the student body. As part of the West Virginia public education system, BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL remains dedicated to preparing its students for future success, striving to equip them with the foundational skills and character traits necessary for their eventual transition into secondary education.

For more information, contact BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 429-6062 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

298 BUFFALO CREEK ROAD
KENOVA, WV 25530
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BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in KENOVA, WV with about 287 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
21.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 287 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
98.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.