Summary:
In zip code 75831, there is one middle school, Buffalo J H, serving grades 3 through 8 with 414 students in the Buffalo Independent School District (Isd).
Buffalo J H shows a mix of strengths and challenges. The school consistently outperforms the state average in Reading across all grades, and its advanced math program is exceptional—76% of students taking Algebra I were proficient in 2025-2026, well above the state average. However, standard math scores are a significant concern, with 7th grade math dropping to 0% proficiency in the same year. The school also excels in 8th grade Social Studies, where 42% of students were proficient compared to 31% statewide. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and per-student spending of $10,883, the school has resources to address these gaps.
The school's state ranking has been volatile, earning a 4-star rating in 2024-2025 but dropping to 3 stars in 2025-2026, ranking 857th out of 2,335 schools. Its dropout rate of 0.6% is slightly higher than the district average of 0.2%. The district itself ranks in the 73rd percentile, suggesting that other schools in Buffalo Independent School District (Isd) may be performing better overall. For parents, the key takeaway is that Buffalo J H offers strong reading and advanced math programs, but families should be aware of the inconsistent standard math performance and investigate how the school supports students in those grades.
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