Very Good
#471 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 24% in state
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
High School · Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart · Hector, MN
A high school in Hector, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 3RD ST W PO BOX 307, Hector, MN 55342
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hector), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,257
Median home value
$148,100
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is listed in Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is a public high school in Hector, MN, part of Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart, serving approximately 256 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
What grades does Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda serve?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda rank in MN?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda ranks #471 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda a charter school?
No, Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda?
50.0% of students at Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Renville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (320) 848-2233
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 55342)
- 1,884
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55342; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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