Buffalo Community Middle vs Terra Nova School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 830 m 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
Terra Nova School
Buffalo · Charter high · Grades 6–12
84 students
| Measure | Buffalo Community Middle Buffalo, Minnesota | Terra Nova School Buffalo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 266 | #275 of 433 |
| National rank | #3247 of 15,369 | #7706 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,160 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 30% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Community Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 52.6).
- •Buffalo Community Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Buffalo Community Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49.5%).
- •Buffalo Community Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 28.6%).
- •Terra Nova School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 21.5).
- •Buffalo Community Middle is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 84.
- •Buffalo Community Middle is a public school while Terra Nova School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Terra Nova School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Community Middle ranks higher (70.4 vs 52.6 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 Terra Nova School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Community Middle: 1,160. Terra Nova School: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Community Middle and Terra Nova School rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Community Middle is 96th of 266 and Terra Nova School is 275th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).