Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School serves 73 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School?
73 students attend Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School?
Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Cross Roads Elementary School is part of Mifflinburg Area School District.
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