BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
252
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White248
Hispanic1
Black3
  • White
    248 (98.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)429-6062
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 678
Grade 758
Grade 8116
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12951.2%
Male12348.8%