Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hilltop Elementary serves the northern part of Inver Grove Heights, MN, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living about 1.6 miles from the edge of the attendance area, which extends up to 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 626 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hilltop 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 Hilltop Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1441 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hilltop Elementary School often compared to?
Hilltop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
626 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools.
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