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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Cornerstones Program
Cornerstones Program is a public high school in Buffalo, MN, part of the MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 16 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $93,471, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 16 students, Cornerstones Program is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1, Cornerstones Program offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction 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 2 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
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
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. WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC (rated 6.8/10). Another option is Terra Nova School (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER (rated 5.7/10, 2.2 miles away). 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 | 6.8 |
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC MIDDLE Buffalo | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eastern Wright Program Buffalo | 0.0 mi | — |
| BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE Buffalo | 0.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Terra Nova School Buffalo | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Tatanka Elementary STEM School Buffalo | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions Shakopee | 0.9 mi | — |
| PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| BUFFALO EARLY CHILD. SP. ED PROGRAM Buffalo | 1.1 mi | — |
| NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Monticello Nature Based Education Monticello | 7.1 mi | 4.1 |
| SWMetro Lakeside Academy Shakopee | 6.3 mi | — |
| LAKESIDE ACADEMY Buffalo | 6.3 mi | — |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov Montrose | 8.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Little Mountain Elementary - SNW Monticello | 7.8 mi | — |
| LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY Monticello | 7.8 mi | 7.1 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Cornerstones Program has a median household income of $93,471. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $321,000, with a median rent of $1,150/month. The local poverty rate of 6.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| 917 Riverside School Hastings, MN | — |
| AITKIN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM Aitkin, MN | — |
| ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park, MN | — |
| Access Cottage Grove, MN | — |
| Alternative Learning Cooperative Henderson, MN | — |
| Anchor Columbia Heights, MN | — |
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 the most recent state assessment data, Cornerstones Program has 25.0% math proficiency.
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
- City Safety
- Average (475/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Buffalo). Data >1 year old.
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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 189
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $53,759
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