Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hilltop Primary School ranks in the top 5% 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilltop Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hilltop Primary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilltop Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Primary School is 0.21, 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
#79 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilltop Primary School's ranking?
Hilltop Primary School is ranked #79 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hilltop Primary School often compared to?
Hilltop Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shirley Hills Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Primary School?
466 students attend Hilltop Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hilltop Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Primary School?
Hilltop Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilltop Primary School offer ?
Hilltop Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hilltop Primary School part of?
Hilltop Primary School is part of Westonka Public School District.
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