Serving 267 students in grades 6-12, Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary 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 Secondary is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary's ranking?
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary 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 Secondary?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary?
267 students attend Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary?
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary offer ?
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary part of?
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary is part of Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart School District.
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