Buffalo Island Central School District


Summary:

The Buffalo Is. Central School District in Arkansas operates two schools - Buffalo Island Central Elementary School and Buffalo Island Central High School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Buffalo Island Central Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Arkansas elementary schools, with strong test scores exceeding state averages in core subjects. In contrast, Buffalo Island Central High School performs relatively well, ranking in the top 40-50% of Arkansas high schools, but lags behind the elementary school in certain areas like English Language Arts and Geometry.

The data suggests socioeconomic differences between the two schools, with the elementary school having a much higher free/reduced lunch rate of nearly 70%, compared to around 55% at the high school. This may contribute to the performance gap, indicating a need for targeted support and resources to address the diverse learning needs of students across the district. Overall, the Buffalo Is. Central School District is ranked 91 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting a district-level focus on improving educational outcomes for all students.

District Detail

 801 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447

 (870) 486-5411

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 250 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 720

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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