BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE

www.bhmschools.org

1,160 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Buffalo Community Middle School (BCMS), located in Buffalo, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub within the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-level students. By emphasizing academic excellence alongside social-emotional growth, BCMS prepares its students for the transition to high school through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school places a strong value on community engagement and partnership with families, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student feels a sense of belonging. Beyond core academics, BCMS provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. Through its commitment to high standards and student-centered instruction, Buffalo Community Middle School works to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped for future success.

1,160

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	990
Hispanic	57
Black	39
Asian	17
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
990 (85.3%)
Hispanic
57 (4.9%)
Two or More
53 (4.6%)
Black
39 (3.4%)
Asian
17 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Phone:	(763)682-8200
Website:	http://www.bhmschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 6 367

Grade 7 417

Grade 8 376