B+
Buffalo Creek Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
7320 69th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 · (941) 721-2260 · Part of Manatee County School District
Students
1,171
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Buffalo Creek Middle School
- Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency59%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 52.1%
Location
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7320 69th St E, Palmetto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6374
Grade 7413
Grade 8384
Enrollment over time
1,272’20
1,250’21
1,127’22
1,122’23
1,171’24
Down 7.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 59%Hispanic 19%Black 15%Two or more races 5%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.