Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 75831, serving the Buffalo Independent School District (Isd) in Buffalo, TX, educate 988 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and have earned the district a 4-star rating, ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide.
Buffalo J H (grades 3-8) is the district's academic powerhouse, particularly in advanced math, where 8th graders taking Algebra I achieved a remarkable 76.32% proficiency rate, far exceeding the state average. However, this success masks a "math cliff" where general math proficiency drops to 0% in 7th grade, signaling a critical need for curriculum review. In contrast, Buffalo High School (grades 9-12) is a consistent performer with standout Biology EOC scores (75.41% proficient) and a 95.9% graduation rate, despite serving a student body where 61.18% qualify for free or reduced lunch. Buffalo Elementary (PK-2) faces the highest economic disadvantage rate (74.44%) but lacks standardized test data, making it a "black box" that provides the foundational education for the district's later successes.
Reading is a clear and consistent strength across all grade levels, with every grade at Buffalo J H and both English EOC exams at the high school exceeding state averages. The district's average student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 and per-student spending of $10,542 support these outcomes. The most pressing takeaway is the two-tiered math system: while the advanced Algebra I track thrives, the general math curriculum for grades 5-7 is failing, creating an equity concern that demands immediate attention to ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.
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