Top Rankings
Terra Nova School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 112 students in Terra Nova School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Terra Nova School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,765 Schools
# Students
112 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
58,166 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Terra Nova School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
97 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
86%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
-
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,804 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,268
$17,744
Spending / Student
$22,804
$18,465
Best Terra Nova School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terra Nova School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Buffalo, MN 55313
(952) 852-0129
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terra Nova School District?
Terra Nova School District manages 1 public schools serving 112 students.
What is the rank of Terra Nova School District?
Terra Nova School District is ranked #186 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Terra Nova School District?
86% of Terra Nova School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Terra Nova School District?
Terra Nova School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Terra Nova School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,804 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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