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Terra Nova School
High School · Terra Nova School · Buffalo, MN
A charter high school in Buffalo, MN where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1705 HIGHWAY 25 N, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Terra Nova School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Terra Nova School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$93,471
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Cornerstones ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Wright Technical Center AlcEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Buffalo-transitionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Terra Nova School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Terra Nova School is listed in Terra Nova School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terra Nova School
Terra Nova School is a public high school in Buffalo, MN, part of Terra Nova School, serving approximately 110 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terra Nova School
What grades does Terra Nova School serve?
Terra Nova School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Terra Nova School?
Terra Nova School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Nova School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Nova School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terra Nova School rank in MN?
Terra Nova School ranks #1,260 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Terra Nova School's MySchoolScout rating?
Terra Nova School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Terra Nova School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terra Nova School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Terra Nova School a charter school?
Yes, Terra Nova School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Terra Nova School a Title I school?
No, Terra Nova School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terra Nova School?
11.8% of students at Terra Nova School 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
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (952) 852-0129
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55313)
- 24,862
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 55313; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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