Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Buffalo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
491 students attend Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Elementary School part of?
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