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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (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-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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1354 out of 1,773 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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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