Buffalo Community Middle vs Northwinds Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Community Middle
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students
Northwinds Elementary
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Buffalo Community Middle Buffalo, Minnesota | Northwinds Elementary Buffalo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #96 of 266 | #140 of 923 |
| National rank | #3247 of 15,369 | #4434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,160 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwinds Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 70.4).
- •Northwinds Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Northwinds Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Northwinds Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 27.5%).
- •Northwinds Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.5).
- •Buffalo Community Middle is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 419.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Community Middle better than Northwinds Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwinds Elementary ranks higher (81.0 vs 70.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo Community Middle and Northwinds Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Community Middle: 1,160. Northwinds Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Community Middle and Northwinds Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Community Middle is 96th of 266 and Northwinds Elementary is 140th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).