Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart School District
School District · Hector, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
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Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Element
Hector · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
Hector · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#32 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,096
+$488 vs Minnesota median
District size
446 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Element | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart is a Hector, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 446 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $15,096 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Element, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart students show an average math proficiency of 58.6% and ELA proficiency of 64.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart with test data.
Schools in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Hector
- Total Enrollment
- 446
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- District spending per student
- $15,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart?
The average composite rating for Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart's district-level spending was $15,096 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Element is the highest-rated school in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart?
Across schools in Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.1%
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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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