Buffalo Valley School District
School District · Talihina, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Buffalo Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buffalo Valley as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Buffalo Valley ES
Talihina · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buffalo Valley HS
Talihina · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#193 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,662
$335 vs Oklahoma median
District size
208 students
Smaller than Oklahoma median
STAAR proficiency rose +16.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Buffalo Valley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Buffalo Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Valley ES | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Buffalo Valley HS | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buffalo Valley
Buffalo Valley is a Talihina, Oklahoma school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 208 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $11,662 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Buffalo Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buffalo Valley ES, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Buffalo Valley students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Buffalo Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buffalo Valley with test data.
Schools in Buffalo Valley
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Talihina
- Total Enrollment
- 208
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buffalo Valley?
Buffalo Valley has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buffalo Valley?
The average composite rating for Buffalo Valley 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 Buffalo Valley?
Buffalo Valley spends $11,662 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buffalo Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buffalo Valley is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buffalo Valley?
Buffalo Valley ES is the highest-rated school in Buffalo Valley with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Buffalo Valley?
Across schools in Buffalo Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.3%
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Compare Buffalo Valley with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma 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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