Buffalo Middle vs Mallory Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Middle
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
466 students
Mallory Elem.
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–4
599 students
| Measure | Buffalo Middle Buffalo, Missouri | Mallory Elem. Buffalo, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 392 | #769 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11845 of 15,369 | #30103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 466 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 35% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mallory Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 30.4).
- •Mallory Elem. does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Mallory Elem. does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Buffalo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 63.4%).
- •Buffalo Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Mallory Elem. is the larger school with 599 students compared with 466.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Middle better than Mallory Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mallory Elem. ranks higher (42.8 vs 30.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo Middle and Mallory Elem.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Middle: 466. Mallory Elem.: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Middle and Mallory Elem. rank in Missouri?
Buffalo Middle is 329th of 392 and Mallory Elem. is 769th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).