Serving 190 students in grades 6-12, Hills-beaver Creek Secondary ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hills, MN, encompassing approximately 116.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary's student population of 190 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is 0.22, 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
#313 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills-beaver Creek Secondary's ranking?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is ranked #313 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
190 students attend Hills-beaver Creek Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hills-beaver Creek Secondary offer ?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hills-beaver Creek Secondary part of?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is part of Hills-Beaver Creek School District.
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