Is Hilltop Primary School a good school?

Yes! Hilltop Primary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Hilltop Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Hilltop Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hilltop Primary School?

Students at Hilltop Primary School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Hilltop Primary School attend?

Students who attend Hilltop Primary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Grandview Middle School High : Mound Westonka High School

Hilltop Primary School

Summary:

Hilltop Primary School is an exceptional elementary school located in Minnetrista, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Westonka Public School District. This top-ranked school consistently outperforms state and district averages, making it a standout choice for families in the region.

Hilltop Primary School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 87.68% of students proficient or better in math and 73.93% in reading on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), far exceeding the state and district averages. The school's commitment to equity is also noteworthy, as it ranks 1st out of 572 Minnesota elementary schools for special education students and 1st out of 793 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has seen an increase in racial diversity in recent years, with the percentage of students identifying as two or more races rising from 4.57% to 6.65%.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Shirley Hills Primary School, Hilltop Primary School consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement and overall school rankings. This consistent high performance, along with the school's focus on supporting diverse student populations, makes Hilltop Primary School a standout institution in the region and a highly desirable option for families seeking a transformative educational experience for their children.

Detail:

Public K-4

5700 Game Farm Rd
Minnetrista, MN 55364-8366

(952) 491-8500

District: Westonka Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,777

Students who attend Hilltop Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Grandview Middle School
High:	Mound Westonka High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hilltop Primary School ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (6.7%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilltop Primary School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Hilltop Primary School employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilltop Primary School is $12,777.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hilltop Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilltop Primary School 13^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Hilltop Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Westonka Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westonka Public School District 5^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hilltop Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Hilltop Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	91.46	4^th	756	99.5%
2007	89.03	13^th	777	98.3%
2008	81.94	69^th	781	91.2%
2009	91.83	4^th	434	99.1%
2010	87.29	13^th	803	98.4%
2011	89.81	12^th	814	98.5%
2012	89.11	7^th	820	99.1%
2013	92.80	4^th	824	99.5%
2014	84.10	60^th	826	92.7%
2015	88.26	26^th	840	96.9%
2016	91.18	15^th	848	98.2%
2017	83.58	79^th	853	90.7%
2018	85.83	54^th	847	93.6%
2019	88.23	41^st	870	95.3%
2021	86.53	71^st	869	91.8%
2022	90.72	29^th	858	96.6%
2023	92.14	21^st	845	97.5%
2024	94.28	13^th	881	98.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hilltop Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	96.46	2^nd	515	99.6%
2021	94.36	3^rd	417	99.3%
2022	87.22	30^th	500	94.0%
2023	95.98	4^th	524	99.2%
2024	99.70	1^st	572	99.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilltop Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.96	260^th	728	64.3%
2019	92.04	14^th	740	98.1%
2023	87.39	39^th	774	95.0%
2024	99.18	1^st	793	99.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Hilltop Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	83.54	80^th	774	89.7%
2019	76.79	146^th	787	81.4%
2021	79.07	110^th	783	86.0%
2022	88.23	36^th	799	95.5%
2023	91.61	18^th	787	97.7%
2024	90.67	26^th	809	96.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Hilltop Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	85.20	51^st	779	93.5%
2019	92.03	11^th	798	98.6%
2021	88.16	38^th	784	95.2%
2022	89.38	29^th	808	96.4%
2023	89.09	34^th	799	95.7%
2024	94.51	8^th	826	99.0%

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Rank History for White students at Hilltop Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.33	83^rd	712	88.3%
2019	82.50	70^th	722	90.3%
2021	79.16	92^nd	710	87.0%
2022	84.37	58^th	725	92.0%
2023	89.67	22^nd	712	96.9%
2024	88.24	31^st	730	95.8%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hilltop Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	653	0	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	670
1989	683	1	15	2	1	n/a	n/a	702
1990	636	1	15	6	1	n/a	n/a	659
1991	621	2	14	11	1	n/a	n/a	649
1992	427	3	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	448
1993	448	0	10	6	1	n/a	n/a	465
1994	444	2	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	459
1995	432	2	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	441
1996	432	2	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	441
1997	411	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	415
1998	404	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	409
1999	413	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	417
2000	418	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	418
2001	417	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	418
2002	367	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	369
2003	367	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	369
2004	366	6	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	375
2005	342	5	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	351
2006	346	7	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	360
2007	358	6	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	368
2008	348	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	356
2009	358	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	368
2010	389	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	398
2011	383	8	5	6	0	0	6	408
2012	390	10	7	8	0	0	12	427
2013	396	8	6	13	0	0	13	436
2014	354	7	2	12	0	0	22	397
2015	367	3	1	8	0	0	24	403
2016	345	2	0	14	0	0	31	392
2017	352	4	0	12	1	0	23	392
2018	385	6	0	13	1	0	21	426
2019	387	2	0	15	0	0	20	424
2020	418	6	0	14	3	0	18	459
2021	415	4	1	15	4	0	21	460
2022	415	4	2	11	7	0	27	466
2023	407	10	1	12	5	0	31	466

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 Hilltop Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	22.3	30.0	4.8
1989	702	25.2	27.8	5.1
1990	659	25.5	25.8	5.2
1991	649	24.9	26.0	7.7
1992	448	22.2	20.1	7.8
1993	465	20.0	23.3	8.2
1994	459	20.3	22.6	8.1
1995	441	20.7	21.3	7.9
1996	441	20.7	21.3	7.9
1997	415	25.5	16.3	4.1
1998	409	n/a	0.0	6.6
1999	417	25.5	16.4	7.4
2000	418	24.9	16.8	7.7
2001	418	23.1	18.1	9.8
2002	369	20.8	17.7	13.8
2003	369	20.8	17.7	13.8
2004	375	21.7	17.3	11.5
2005	351	22.4	15.7	10.8
2006	360	21.0	17.1	11.9
2007	368	22.6	16.3	15.8
2008	356	23.9	14.9	14.3
2009	368	23.6	15.6	13.3
2010	398	23.7	16.7	14.6
2011	408	23.7	17.1	15.4
2012	427	27.1	15.7	21.8
2013	436	26.1	16.6	21.1
2014	397	26.3	15.0	17.4
2015	403	25.0	16.1	15.1
2016	392	26.0	15.0	12.8
2017	392	28.0	13.9	11.2
2018	426	27.9	15.2	12.7
2019	424	29.0	14.6	10.4
2020	459	30.2	15.1	7.8
2021	460	31.2	14.7	9.1
2022	466	33.0	14.1	9.7
2023	466	31.2	14.9	15.2

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 Hilltop Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	22.3	30.0	4.8
1989	702	25.2	27.8	5.1
1990	659	25.5	25.8	5.2
1991	649	24.9	26.0	7.7
1992	448	22.2	20.1	7.8
1993	465	20.0	23.3	8.2
1994	459	20.3	22.6	8.1
1995	441	20.7	21.3	7.9
1996	441	20.7	21.3	7.9
1997	415	25.5	16.3	4.1
1998	409	n/a	0.0	6.6
1999	417	25.5	16.4	7.4
2000	418	24.9	16.8	7.7
2001	418	23.1	18.1	9.8
2002	369	20.8	17.7	13.8
2003	369	20.8	17.7	13.8
2004	375	21.7	17.3	11.5
2005	351	22.4	15.7	10.8
2006	360	21.0	17.1	11.9
2007	368	22.6	16.3	15.8
2008	356	23.9	14.9	14.3
2009	368	23.6	15.6	13.3
2010	398	23.7	16.7	14.6
2011	408	23.7	17.1	15.4
2012	427	27.1	15.7	21.8
2013	436	26.1	16.6	21.1
2014	397	26.3	15.0	17.4
2015	403	25.0	16.1	15.1
2016	392	26.0	15.0	12.8
2017	392	28.0	13.9	11.2
2018	426	27.9	15.2	12.7
2019	424	29.0	14.6	10.4
2020	459	30.2	15.1	7.8
2021	460	31.2	14.7	9.1
2022	466	33.0	14.1	9.7
2023	466	31.2	14.9	15.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilltop Primary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,777

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilltop Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 21^st of 845 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hilltop Primary School)	84.8	83	1.8%
3rd Grade Math (Westonka Public School District)	81.8	84.2	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hilltop Primary School)	80	72.1	7.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Westonka Public School District)	76.6	73	3.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hilltop Primary School)	77.8	79.2	1.4%
4th Grade Math (Westonka Public School District)	84.2	78.1	6.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hilltop Primary School)	79	80.2	1.2%
4th Grade Reading (Westonka Public School District)	77	75.3	1.7%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	424	466	9.9%
African American	2	10	400%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	15	12	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	387	407	5.2%
Two or More Races	20	31	55%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.4%	15.2%	4.9%

Schools Near Hilltop Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Hilltop Primary School	Public	K-4	5700 Game Farm Rd	Minnetrista	55364	Hennepin County	Westonka Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 491-8500	466	31	14.9	15.2%	407 (87.3%)	10 (2.1%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.7%)	94.3	13^th of 881 public elementary schools	98.5%		92.1	21^st of 845 public elementary schools	97.5%	8	92.3	84.2		87.7	78.0	70.8		73.9			$12,777
Shirley Hills Primary School	Public	K-4	2450 Wilshire Blvd	Mound	55364	Hennepin County	Westonka Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 491-8400	439	32	13.5	23.7%	369 (84.1%)	5 (1.1%)	25 (5.7%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.3%)	94.3	12^th of 881 public elementary schools	98.6%		90.7	32^nd of 845 public elementary schools	96.2%	20	89.8	79.8		84.9	79.6	75.0		77.3			$13,784
Orono Intermediate Elementary	Public	3-5	685 Old Crystal Bay Rd N	Long Lake	55356	Hennepin County	Orono Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 449-8470	637	44	14.6	8.3%	560 (87.9%)	5 (0.8%)	26 (4.1%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.1%)	86.6	73^rd of 881 public elementary schools	91.7%		91	29^th of 845 public elementary schools	96.6%	44	84.2	80.4	64.2	76.4	66.1	68.4	75.9	70.1	52.4	52.4	$11,628
Schumann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	765 Old Crystal Bay Rd N	Long Lake	55356	Hennepin County	Orono Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 449-8480	578	44	13.2	8.5%	483 (83.6%)	6 (1.0%)	36 (6.2%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.4%)								(n/a)											$12,617
Minnewashta Elementary	Public	K-5	26350 Smithtown Rd	Excelsior	55331	Hennepin County	Minnetonka Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 401-5500	904	64	14.2	5.3%	786 (86.9%)	10 (1.1%)	48 (5.3%)	9 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.3%)	90.2	37^th of 881 public elementary schools	95.8%		87.8	60^th of 845 public elementary schools	92.9%	23	78.9	78.1	69.9	75.3	64.8	69.3	80.4	72.0	70.6	70.6	$13,068
Excelsior Elementary	Public	K-5	441 Oak St	Excelsior	55331	Hennepin County	Minnetonka Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 401-5650	739	59	12.4	8.1%	538 (72.8%)	8 (1.1%)	36 (4.9%)	71 (9.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (11.0%)	92.8	19^th of 881 public elementary schools	97.8%		92.2	20^th of 845 public elementary schools	97.6%	1	90.2	90.2	68.2	82.6	62.6	72.4	85.2	73.7	72.1	72.1	$13,455
Deephaven Elementary	Public	K-5	4452 Vine Hill Rd	Wayzata	55391	Hennepin County	Minnetonka Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 401-6900	658	44	14.9	11.1%	531 (80.7%)	17 (2.6%)	63 (9.6%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	88.1	60^th of 881 public elementary schools	93.2%		87.8	61^st of 845 public elementary schools	92.8%	1	81.4	72.9	74.8	76.5	67.9	65.4	77.6	70.3	60.8	60.8	$12,345
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School	Public	K-4	500 Paul Ave	Watertown	55388	Carver County	Watertown-Mayer Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 955-0300	528	34	15.7	36.4%	480 (90.9%)	5 (0.9%)	21 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	79.1	151^st of 881 public elementary schools	82.9%		76.9	181^st of 845 public elementary schools	78.6%	30	71.4	77.2		74.4	53.1	60.8		57.0			$10,255
Bluff Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	2300 Coulter Blvd.	Chanhassen	55317	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-6600	507	35	14.6	19.5%	366 (72.2%)	12 (2.4%)	60 (11.8%)	42 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	81.5	127^th of 881 public elementary schools	85.6%		76.9	180^th of 845 public elementary schools	78.7%	53	77.9	69.2	69.8	72.0	50.0	62.6	71.9	62.3	60.4	60.4	$12,741
Victoria Elementary	Public	K-5	9300 Red Fox Drive	Victoria	55386	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-3000	652	38	16.9	6.3%	584 (89.6%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.3%)	16 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.9%)	87.8	65^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.6%		87.1	70^th of 845 public elementary schools	91.7%	5	79.0	75.4	69.6	74.4	68.4	67.8	79.1	72.0	58.3	58.3	$11,408

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