Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda

220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades 6-12, Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda's student population of 256 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1349 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
45%
35-39%
51%
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda's ranking?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is ranked #1349 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda?
256 students attend Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda offer ?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda part of?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is part of Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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