BUFFALO MIDDLE

DALLAS CO. R-I
1001 W TRUMAN RD
BUFFALO, MO 65622
466 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Buffalo Middle School, located in Buffalo, Missouri, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Dallas County R-I School District. Situated on West Truman Road, the school operates under the district’s "Bison Pride" identity, emphasizing a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle school years, preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Buffalo community, maintaining a focus on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By utilizing their official platform, bisonpride.us, the school keeps families informed about academic resources, athletic events, and campus updates. As part of the broader Dallas County R-I district, Buffalo Middle School strives to uphold the district's standards of excellence, providing students with the tools and social framework necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.
466
Total Students
36.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    420 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.4%)
  • Black
    5 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: DALLAS CO. R-I
Phone: (417)345-2335
Website: http://www.bisonpride.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 5 123
Grade 6 124
Grade 7 112
Grade 8 107
Gender Ratio