Dallas Co. R-i School District
School District · Buffalo, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Dallas Co. R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dallas Co. R-i as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Buffalo High
Buffalo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mallory Elem.
Buffalo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buffalo Middle
Buffalo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#234 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,875
$652 vs Missouri median
District size
1,723 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Dallas Co. R-i ranks #234 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Dallas Co. R-i's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buffalo High (8.2/10), Mallory Elem. (6.5/10), and Buffalo Middle (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dallas Co. R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Mallory Elem. | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Buffalo Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dallas Co. R-i
Dallas Co. R-i is a Buffalo, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,723 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $11,875 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Dallas Co. R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buffalo High, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dallas Co. R-i students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dallas Co. R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dallas Co. R-i with test data.
Schools in Dallas Co. R-i
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Buffalo
- Total Enrollment
- 1,723
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dallas Co. R-i?
Dallas Co. R-i has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dallas Co. R-i?
The average composite rating for Dallas Co. R-i is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dallas Co. R-i?
Dallas Co. R-i spends $11,875 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas Co. R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dallas Co. R-i is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dallas Co. R-i?
Buffalo High is the highest-rated school in Dallas Co. R-i with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dallas Co. R-i?
Across schools in Dallas Co. R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dallas Co. R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Dallas Co. R-i has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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