Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Lake-Hector Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hector, MN, encompassing approximately 301.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
77%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School?
186 students attend Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School is part of Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart School District.
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