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Buffalo Community Middle School

1300 Hwy 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,142 students in grades 6-8, Buffalo Community Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buffalo Community Middle School's student population of 1,142 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,142 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buffalo Community Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Community Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#592 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buffalo Community Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Buffalo Community Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Buffalo Community Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buffalo Community Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Buffalo Community Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buffalo Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Community Middle School's ranking?
Buffalo Community Middle School is ranked #592 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Buffalo Community Middle School often compared to?
Buffalo Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Community Middle School?
1,142 students attend Buffalo Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Buffalo Community Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Community Middle School?
Buffalo Community Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Community Middle School offer ?
Buffalo Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buffalo Community Middle School part of?
Buffalo Community Middle School is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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