Serving 83 students in grades 5-8, Hill City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill City Middle School's student population of 83 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hill City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Middle School's ranking?
Hill City Middle School is ranked #1421 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hill City Middle School?
83 students attend Hill City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hill City Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill City Middle School?
Hill City Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hill City Middle School offer ?
Hill City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill City Middle School part of?
Hill City Middle School is part of Hill City Public School District.
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