Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Beaver Creek, MN, encompassing approximately 116.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#100 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School?
153 students attend Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School part of?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School is part of Hills-Beaver Creek School District.
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