For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 495 students in Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
495 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
395 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
80%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
31
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,455 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,832
$17,887
Spending / Student
$14,455
$18,614
Best Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 3rd Street
Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
(320) 833-5311
Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
(320) 833-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 W 3rd St
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Grades: 6-12
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District?
Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District manages 2 public schools serving 495 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District?
Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District is ranked #215 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District?
80% of Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District?
Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Buffalo Lk-Hector-Stewart Public Sc School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,455 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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