Serving 122 students in grades 4-5, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilltop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 122 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 #836 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
122 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
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