BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/buffalocreek

1,171 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Buffalo Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Palmetto, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the School District of Manatee County, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, elective programs, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the academic demands of high school while supporting their social and emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Palmetto community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By leveraging resources from the Manatee County school system, Buffalo Creek Middle focuses on innovative teaching practices and maintains a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, athletic programs, and administrative contact details on their official district website.

1,171

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	687
Hispanic	218
Black	178
Asian	31
Two or More	57

White
687 (58.7%)
Hispanic
218 (18.6%)
Black
178 (15.2%)
Two or More
57 (4.9%)
Asian
31 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)721-2260
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/buffalocreek
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 374

Grade 7 413

Grade 8 384