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Best Schools in Buffalo Lake, MN
Buffalo Lake, MN has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,717 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Buffalo Lake greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo Lake, MN
The top high schools in Buffalo Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hutchinson Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
2. Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Gfw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo Lake, MN
The top middle schools in Buffalo Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hutchinson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
2. Gfw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo Lake, MN
The top elementary schools in Buffalo Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 369 Students
2. Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
3. Hutchinson Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 381 Students
4. Gfw Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
5. Hutchinson West Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo Lake, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo Lake, MN has a total population of 1,183 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo Lake, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo Lake, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo Lake, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo Lake, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo Lake, MN
How many schools are in Buffalo Lake, MN?
Buffalo Lake, MN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,717 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Buffalo Lake score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Buffalo Lake greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 46%
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Every school in Buffalo Lake
1 of 1 schools in Buffalo Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Buffalo Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.