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Buffalo ISD School District

School District · Buffalo, Texas

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,027

Teachers (FTE): 83

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,027

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,027

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

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Buffalo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#117 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.8

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,375

+$407 vs Texas median

District size

1,027 students

Smaller than Texas median

The short answer

Buffalo ISD ranks #117 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Buffalo ISD's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buffalo H S (9.2/10), Buffalo J H (8.0/10), and Buffalo EL (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Buffalo ISD

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Buffalo H S	9.2 / 10	High	—	305
2	Buffalo J H	8.0 / 10	Middle	—	438
3	Buffalo EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	—	284

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Buffalo ISD

Buffalo ISD is a Buffalo, Texas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,027 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $13,375 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 8.0/10, Buffalo ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Buffalo H S, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Buffalo ISD students show an average math proficiency of 69.8% and ELA proficiency of 70.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Buffalo ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency69.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency70.1%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Buffalo ISD with test data.

Schools in Buffalo ISD

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: Texas
City: Buffalo
Total Enrollment: 1,027
Teachers (FTE): 83
District spending per student: $13,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Buffalo ISD?

Buffalo ISD 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 Buffalo ISD?

The average composite rating for Buffalo ISD is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Buffalo ISD?

Buffalo ISD's district-level spending was $13,375 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Buffalo ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Buffalo ISD is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Buffalo ISD?

Buffalo H S is the highest-rated school in Buffalo ISD with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Buffalo ISD?

Across schools in Buffalo ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Buffalo ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Buffalo ISD has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas 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: 8.0/10
Math Proficiency: 69.8%
ELA Proficiency: 70.1%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.