Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hill City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hill City Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Hill City school district, encompassing approximately 259.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hill City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hill City Elementary School's student population of 112 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hill City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Elementary School's ranking?
Hill City Elementary School is ranked #968 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hill City Elementary School?
112 students attend Hill City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hill City Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill City Elementary School?
Hill City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hill City Elementary School offer ?
Hill City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill City Elementary School part of?
Hill City Elementary School is part of Hill City Public School District.
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