Hill City Middle School

Summary:

Hill City Middle School is a public middle school in Hill City, Minnesota, serving 67 students in grades 5-8, and is part of the Hill City Public School District, which is ranked 332 out of 463 districts in the state.

Despite being located in Hill City, Hill City Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.06%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Native American students (1.49%) and students of two or more races (7.46%). Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota middle schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.62% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. This concerning trend of declining proficiency rates in both math and reading has been observed over the past several years.

Nearby schools, such as Robert J. Elkington Middle School and Middle Area Learning Center, which are part of the Grand Rapids Public School District, significantly outperform Hill City Middle School on academic measures. For instance, Robert J. Elkington Middle School has a math proficiency rate of 39.47%, compared to Hill City's 24.62%. Additionally, Hill City Middle School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.54% to 65.67% in recent years.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 500 Ione Ave
       Hill City, MN  55748-9628


(218) 697-2394

District: Hill City Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,215 Help


Students who attend Hill City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hill City Senior High

Feeder schools for Hill City Middle School:

Elementary:    Hill City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  67

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Two or more races:
7.5%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hill City Middle School ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), two or more races (7.5%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% 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 Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill City Middle School is $14,215.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hill City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill City Middle School 414th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Hill City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hill City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 26.65 408th 516 20.9%
2016 24.63 413th 508 18.7%
2017 30.07 388th 523 25.8%
2018 46.07 318th 518 38.6%
2019 33.76 376th 533 29.5%
2021 16.49 444th 521 14.8%
2022 22.50 413th 520 20.6%
2023 25.19 411th 529 22.3%
2024 28.59 414th 545 24.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 172nd 401 57.1%
2019 14.17 376th 415 9.4%
2023 24.60 365th 459 20.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hill City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.48 213th 436 51.1%
2019 19.20 379th 439 13.7%
2022 26.51 360th 467 22.9%
2024 20.53 395th 474 16.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hill City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.88 318th 438 27.4%
2019 7.24 425th 454 6.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hill City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.02 332nd 428 22.4%
2019 23.65 364th 428 15.0%
2021 7.21 412th 422 2.4%
2022 10.63 418th 438 4.6%
2023 10.56 416th 436 4.6%
2024 9.46 425th 440 3.4%
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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.

Hill City Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hill City Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 67 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 73
2015 75 0 0 1 5 0 3 0 84
2016 86 0 0 1 4 0 7 0 98
2017 86 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 94
2018 78 0 0 1 2 0 8 0 89
2019 67 0 0 2 2 0 7 0 78
2020 56 0 0 4 6 0 4 0 70
2021 59 2 0 2 5 0 1 0 69
2022 54 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 61
2023 59 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 67

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 73 6.0 12.1 67.1
2015 84 7.0 12.0 63.1
2016 98 7.0 14.0 67.3
2017 94 6.2 15.0 66
2018 89 6.6 13.4 56.2
2019 78 5.6 13.9 64.1
2020 70 6.2 11.1 62.9
2021 69 3.5 19.5 49.3
2022 61 4.8 12.5 47.5
2023 67 5.2 12.8 65.7

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 73 6.0 12.1 67.1
2015 84 7.0 12.0 63.1
2016 98 7.0 14.0 67.3
2017 94 6.2 15.0 66
2018 89 6.6 13.4 56.2
2019 78 5.6 13.9 64.1
2020 70 6.2 11.1 62.9
2021 69 3.5 19.5 49.3
2022 61 4.8 12.5 47.5
2023 67 5.2 12.8 65.7

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 Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill City Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 376th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 411th of 529 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Hill City Middle School)29.430
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Hill City Public School District)29.430
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Hill City Middle School)58.842.1
 16.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Hill City Public School District)58.842.1
 16.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Hill City Middle School)17.715
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Hill City Public School District)17.715
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Hill City Middle School)47.135.7
 11.4%
   6th Grade Math (Hill City Public School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Hill City Middle School)76.542.9
 33.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Hill City Public School District)76.542.9
 33.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Hill City Middle School)5033.3
 16.7%
   7th Grade Math (Hill City Public School District)5033.3
 16.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Hill City Middle School)37.522.2
 15.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Hill City Public School District)37.522.2
 15.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Hill City Middle School)30.416.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade Math (Hill City Public School District)30.416.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hill City Middle School)37.55.9
 31.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Hill City Public School District)37.55.9
 31.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Hill City Middle School)9.15.6
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Hill City Public School District)9.15.6
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7867
 14.1%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White6759
 11.9%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%65.7%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill City Middle School

Students who attend Hill City Middle School usually go on to attend Hill City Senior High

Students at Hill City Middle School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Hill City Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 67 students attended Hill City Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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