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Cornerstones Program
High School · MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
1405 3RD AVE. NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Cornerstones Program
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About Cornerstones Program
Cornerstones Program is a public high school in Buffalo, MN, part of MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION. Cornerstones Program serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Cornerstones Program show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Cornerstones Program is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4:1 students to teachers, Cornerstones Program sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 1405 3RD AVE. NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Phone
- (320) 543-1122
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 21 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
1405 3RD AVE. NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cornerstones Program may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Terra Nova School (rated 5.7/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH (rated 5.7/10, 2.2 miles away). Additionally, WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC (rated 5.3/10). For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC Buffalo | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC MIDDLE Buffalo | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eastern Wright Program Buffalo | 0.0 mi | — |
| BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE Buffalo | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Terra Nova School Buffalo | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Tatanka Elementary STEM School Buffalo | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions Shakopee | 0.9 mi | — |
| PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| BUFFALO EARLY CHILD. SP. ED PROGRAM Buffalo | 1.1 mi | — |
| NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Monticello Nature Based Education Monticello | 7.1 mi | 4.0 |
| SWMetro Lakeside Academy Shakopee | 6.3 mi | — |
| LAKESIDE ACADEMY Buffalo | 6.3 mi | — |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov Montrose | 8.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Little Mountain Elementary - SNW Monticello | 7.8 mi | — |
| LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY Monticello | 7.8 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55313 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$93,471
Median Home Value
$321,000
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
Population
24,862
College Educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
39.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cornerstones Program
What grades does Cornerstones Program serve?
Cornerstones Program serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cornerstones Program?
Cornerstones Program has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstones Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstones Program is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Cornerstones Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstones Program has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Cornerstones Program a charter school?
No, Cornerstones Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornerstones Program a Title I school?
No, Cornerstones Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstones Program?
62.5% of students at Cornerstones Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (320) 543-1122
Resources & Links
District
MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 189
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $53,759
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