Terra Nova School

1705 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 110 students in grades 6-12, Terra Nova School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Terra Nova School's student population of 110 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
110 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Terra Nova School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terra Nova School is 0.29, 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)
#871 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Terra Nova School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Terra Nova School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Terra Nova School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
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White
84%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Terra Nova School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Terra Nova School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Terra Nova School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Terra Nova School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Terra Nova School's ranking?
Terra Nova School is ranked #871 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terra Nova School?
The graduation rate of Terra Nova School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Terra Nova School?
110 students attend Terra Nova School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Terra Nova School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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?
Terra Nova School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Terra Nova School offer ?
Terra Nova School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Terra Nova School part of?
Terra Nova School is part of Terra Nova School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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