Needs Improvement
#1920 of 1,992 schools in MN
Hillside Early Childhood Center
School · SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
30 FOURTH AVE S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
68
Score
3.7
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
68
Score
3.7
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,920 of 1,992
In Sauk Rapids
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#6 of 6
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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About Hillside Early Childhood Center
Hillside Early Childhood Center is a public school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Hillside Early Childhood Center serves approximately 68 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K. Hillside Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,920 of 1,992 schools in MN.
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.4
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 68 students, Hillside Early Childhood Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Hillside Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Hillside Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
30 FOURTH AVE S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillside Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST CLOUD CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ROBERT BELLARMINE ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sauk Rapids, see our Sauk Rapids schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,964
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Rent
$972/mo
Population
17,300
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
36.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hillside Early Childhood Center
What grades does Hillside Early Childhood Center serve?
Hillside Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Hillside Early Childhood Center?
Hillside Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
How does Hillside Early Childhood Center rank in MN?
Hillside Early Childhood Center ranks #1,920 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hillside Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillside Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hillside Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Hillside Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Hillside Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Early Childhood Center?
52.9% of students at Hillside Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 68
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.9%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (320) 255-8910
Resources & Links
District
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 4,352
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,374
- District Rank
- #6 of 6
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