A
Very Good
85/100

Buffalo Island Central High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 803 W DREW, Monette, AR 72447
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 45% · Math 40% proficient · 68th percentile in Arkansas
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
325
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%68/100reading 61st percentile, math 76th percentile among Arkansas high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+2 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+7 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -3 pts, math +2 pts59th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +9 pts, math +8 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 803 W DREW
City Monette
ZIP Code 72447
District 0503710
NCES School ID 050371001271
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72447

Understanding the community around Buffalo Island Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,228
Per Capita Income $27,148
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,500
Median Rent $567
Owner-Occupied 68.4%
Renter-Occupied 31.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buffalo Island Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.5%
Hispanic/Latino 19.1%
Black 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 325
Teachers (FTE) 33.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buffalo Island Central High School?
Buffalo Island Central High School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buffalo Island Central High School?
Buffalo Island Central High School has 325 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Buffalo Island Central High School serve?
Buffalo Island Central High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buffalo Island Central High School receive per student?
Buffalo Island Central High School receives $12,693 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buffalo Island Central High School in 72447 ▼
Avg Home Value
$158,189
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
+10.9%
% Renters
31.6%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026