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Hill City Middle School
Middle School · Hill City Public School District · Hill City, MN
A middle school in Hill City, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 IONE AVE, Hill City, MN 55748
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hill City Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hill City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hill City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,615
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hill City Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hill City Middle School is listed in HILL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hill City Middle School
Hill City Middle School is a public middle school in Hill City, MN, part of Hill City Public School District, serving approximately 67 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,460 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hill City Middle School
What grades does Hill City Middle School serve?
Hill City Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hill City Middle School?
Hill City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hill City Middle School rank in MN?
Hill City Middle School ranks #1,460 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hill City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hill City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill City Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Hill City Middle School a charter school?
No, Hill City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hill City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hill City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill City Middle School?
55.2% of students at Hill City Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aitkin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (218) 697-2394
- Area population (ZIP 55748)
- 1,429
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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