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Hill City Elementary

Summary:

Hill City Elementary is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the town of Hill City, Minnesota, with a student population of just 104 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a predominantly White student body, it faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools in the Grand Rapids Public School District.

Academically, Hill City Elementary has shown mixed performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), with proficiency rates in Math higher than the district average but lower than the state, while Reading proficiency lags behind both the district and state. The school also serves a significantly higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 74.04% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Cohasset Elementary (36.79%) and East Rapids Elementary (57.86%). However, Hill City Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 students per teacher may be a potential advantage in providing more individualized attention.

Over the past few years, Hill City Elementary's statewide ranking has trended downward, from 364 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 575 out of 881 in the current school year. While the school's racial diversity has increased slightly, it still remains predominantly White. When compared to other schools in the area, such as West Rapids Elementary and Northland Elementary, Hill City Elementary generally underperforms in both Math and Reading proficiency, suggesting that its students may be facing greater academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 500 Ione Ave
       Hill City, MN  55748-9600

(218) 697-2394

District: Hill City Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,261 Help


Students who attend Hill City Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hill City Middle School
High:    Hill City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hill City Elementary ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill City Elementary is $17,261.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hill City Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hill City Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill City Public School District 332nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hill City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.10 511th 674 24.2%
2004 27.24 569th 676 15.8%
2005 25.23 587th 685 14.3%
2006 32.04 637th 756 15.7%
2007 56.30 394th 777 49.3%
2008 63.77 301st 781 61.5%
2009 60.67 188th 434 56.7%
2010 53.68 477th 803 40.6%
2011 30.02 666th 814 18.2%
2012 29.04 686th 820 16.3%
2013 41.53 578th 824 29.9%
2014 57.43 415th 826 49.8%
2015 51.67 491st 840 41.5%
2016 60.99 376th 848 55.7%
2017 49.21 517th 853 39.4%
2018 23.00 699th 847 17.5%
2019 22.59 712th 870 18.2%
2021 30.67 653rd 869 24.9%
2022 53.68 449th 858 47.7%
2023 60.36 364th 845 56.9%
2024 40.67 575th 881 34.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.02 475th 728 34.8%
2019 35.97 530th 740 28.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hill City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.23 706th 712 0.8%
2019 4.27 714th 722 1.1%
2021 4.78 702nd 710 1.1%
2022 41.90 459th 725 36.7%
2023 34.28 519th 712 27.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hill City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 0 3 0 11 n/a n/a 0 177
1989 160 0 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 171
1990 166 0 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 177
1991 160 0 0 1 17 n/a n/a 0 178
1992 181 0 1 1 20 n/a n/a 0 203
1993 200 0 1 3 12 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 208 0 1 4 10 n/a n/a 0 223
1995 201 0 1 3 13 n/a n/a 0 218
1996 201 0 1 3 13 n/a n/a 0 218
1997 200 0 0 3 12 n/a n/a 0 215
1998 208 0 0 4 12 n/a n/a 4 228
1999 194 0 0 4 12 n/a n/a 0 210
2000 168 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 175
2001 168 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 173
2002 170 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 170 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 168 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 171
2005 160 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 163
2006 162 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 165
2007 150 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 145 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 149
2009 147 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2010 135 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 141
2011 145 2 0 3 5 0 0 0 155
2012 146 3 0 3 3 0 1 0 156
2013 143 3 0 6 3 0 1 0 156
2014 122 0 0 3 3 1 5 0 134
2015 100 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 108
2016 79 0 0 4 2 0 3 0 88
2017 86 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 96
2018 103 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 112
2019 95 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 103
2020 92 1 0 3 2 0 4 0 102
2021 75 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 84
2022 83 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 91
2023 97 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hill City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 177 12.2 14.5 55.4
1989 171 11.9 14.3 46.8
1990 177 12.1 14.6 43.5
1991 178 12.1 14.7 53.4
1992 203 12.5 16.2 45.8
1993 216 15.2 14.2 48.6
1994 223 16.5 13.5 49.3
1995 218 13.7 15.9 50.9
1996 218 13.7 15.9 50.9
1997 215 13.5 15.9 49.8
1998 228 n/a 0.0 51.8
1999 210 16.0 13.1 52.9
2000 175 16.8 10.4 52.6
2001 173 13.4 12.9 54.9
2002 175 14.3 12.2 50.9
2003 175 14.3 12.2 50.9
2004 171 13.8 12.4 60.8
2005 163 13.6 12.0 59.5
2006 165 13.6 12.1 61.8
2007 154 12.9 11.9 67.5
2008 149 13.3 11.2 65.1
2009 151 13.2 11.4 67.5
2010 141 13.2 10.6 67.4
2011 155 12.5 12.3 72.3
2012 156 12.5 12.4 66
2013 156 12.8 12.1 60.9
2014 134 10.5 12.6 66.4
2015 108 9.0 12.0 59.3
2016 88 8.0 11.0 69.3
2017 96 8.7 11.0 63.5
2018 112 9.9 11.2 67.9
2019 103 8.7 11.7 69.9
2020 102 8.6 11.7 59.8
2021 84 8.6 9.6 56
2022 91 8.6 10.4 45.1
2023 104 7.6 13.6 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hill City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 177 12.2 14.5 55.4
1989 171 11.9 14.3 46.8
1990 177 12.1 14.6 43.5
1991 178 12.1 14.7 53.4
1992 203 12.5 16.2 45.8
1993 216 15.2 14.2 48.6
1994 223 16.5 13.5 49.3
1995 218 13.7 15.9 50.9
1996 218 13.7 15.9 50.9
1997 215 13.5 15.9 49.8
1998 228 n/a 0.0 51.8
1999 210 16.0 13.1 52.9
2000 175 16.8 10.4 52.6
2001 173 13.4 12.9 54.9
2002 175 14.3 12.2 50.9
2003 175 14.3 12.2 50.9
2004 171 13.8 12.4 60.8
2005 163 13.6 12.0 59.5
2006 165 13.6 12.1 61.8
2007 154 12.9 11.9 67.5
2008 149 13.3 11.2 65.1
2009 151 13.2 11.4 67.5
2010 141 13.2 10.6 67.4
2011 155 12.5 12.3 72.3
2012 156 12.5 12.4 66
2013 156 12.8 12.1 60.9
2014 134 10.5 12.6 66.4
2015 108 9.0 12.0 59.3
2016 88 8.0 11.0 69.3
2017 96 8.7 11.0 63.5
2018 112 9.9 11.2 67.9
2019 103 8.7 11.7 69.9
2020 102 8.6 11.7 59.8
2021 84 8.6 9.6 56
2022 91 8.6 10.4 45.1
2023 104 7.6 13.6 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hill City Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,261

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill City Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 712th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 845 Elementary schools
 38.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hill City Elementary)52.468.4
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Hill City Public School District)52.468.4
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hill City Elementary)42.931.6
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hill City Public School District)42.931.6
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hill City Elementary)33.366.7
 33.3%
   4th Grade Math (Hill City Public School District)33.366.7
 33.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hill City Elementary)33.366.7
 33.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Hill City Public School District)33.366.7
 33.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students103104
 1%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White9597
 2.1%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.9%74%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill City Elementary

Students at Hill City Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Hill City Elementary.

Hill City Elementary ranks 575th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hill City Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hill City Middle School
High : Hill City Senior High


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