Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools School District
School District · Buffalo, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#240 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,682
$926 vs Minnesota median
District size
5,282 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
About Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools is a Buffalo, Minnesota school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,282 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $13,682 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwinds Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools students show an average math proficiency of 56.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools with test data.
Schools in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Buffalo
- Total Enrollment
- 5,282
- Teachers (FTE)
- 309
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools?
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools?
The average composite rating for Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools?
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools spends $13,682 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools?
Northwinds Elementary is the highest-rated school in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools?
Across schools in Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Saint Paul Public Schools (102)
- Minneapolis Public School District (98)
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- Rochester Public School District (49)
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- Osseo Public School District (34)
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- Duluth Public School District (27)
- Mounds View Public School District (27)
- St. Cloud Public School District (27)
- Mankato Public School District (26)
- White Bear Lake School District (25)
- Bloomington Public School District (23)
- Eastern Carver County Public School (23)
- North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale (23)
- Wayzata Public School District (21)
- Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools (20)
- Lakeville Area Schools (20)
- Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist (18)
- Centennial Public School District (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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