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Buffalo Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 237 students in Buffalo Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Buffalo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
237 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Buffalo Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
78 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
33%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
55,137 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
101 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
43%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
20%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
13
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,190 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,819
$11,287
Spending / Student
$8,190
$11,261
Best Buffalo Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 237 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District is ranked #523 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Valley School District?
43% of Buffalo Valley School District students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley School District?
Buffalo Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Buffalo Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,190 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
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