Hilltop School
Tel:
(816) 435-7046
- Hilltop School serves 23 students in grades 5-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hilltop School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hilltop School's student population of 23 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 23 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Hilltop School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 70% | 16% |
| White | 26% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.47 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee's Summit R-VII School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Hilltop School is Lakeview Woods School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lees Summit Lakeview Woods School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 36 students
0.2 miles
351 Nw Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381 0.2 K-12 36 - Lees Summit Chapel Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 518 students
1.1 miles
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600 1.1 PK-5 518 - Lees Summit Delta Woods Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 852 students
1.8 miles
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580 1.8 6-8 852 - Lees Summit Hazel Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 456 students
2.4 miles
2001 Nw Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 986-3310 2.4 K-6 456 - Lees Summit Underwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 461 students
2.7 miles
1125 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3280 2.7 K-6 461
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