Buffalo Middle vs Odessa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 169 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
Odessa Middle
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Buffalo Middle Buffalo, Missouri | Odessa Middle Odessa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 392 | #105 of 392 |
| National rank | #11845 of 15,369 | #4973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Buffalo | Odessa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odessa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 30.4).
- •Odessa Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Odessa Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Odessa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 60.3%).
- •Odessa Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Buffalo Middle is the larger school with 466 students compared with 462.
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 Odessa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Odessa Middle ranks higher (62.3 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 Odessa Middle?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Odessa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Middle: 466. Odessa Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Middle and Odessa Middle rank in Missouri?
Buffalo Middle is 329th of 392 and Odessa Middle is 105th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).