For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 267 students in Hill City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hill City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
267 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hill City Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,404 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,502 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,404
$17,752
Spending / Student
$18,502
$18,474
Best Hill City Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hill City Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hill City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hill City Public School District?
Hill City Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 267 students.
What is the rank of Hill City Public School District?
Hill City Public School District is ranked #368 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City Public School District?
85% of Hill City Public School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hill City Public School District?
Hill City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hill City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,502 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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