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Hilltop Elementary
Elementary School · Inver Grove Heights Schools · Inver Grove Heights, MN
An Inver Grove Heights Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3201 68TH ST E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilltop Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilltop Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,563/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inver Grove Heights), 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
$98,026
Median home value
$308,900
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igh Early Childhood ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK | 0.1 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Discovery Charter Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Steam Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Kaposia Education Center ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Inver Grove Heights Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilltop Elementary is listed in INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilltop Elementary
Hilltop Elementary is a public elementary school in Inver Grove Heights, MN, part of Inver Grove Heights Schools, serving approximately 613 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,962 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilltop Elementary
What grades does Hilltop Elementary serve?
Hilltop Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilltop Elementary rank in MN?
Hilltop Elementary ranks #1,962 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hilltop Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilltop Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Hilltop Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilltop Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hilltop Elementary a charter school?
No, Hilltop Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilltop Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hilltop Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilltop Elementary?
60.4% of students at Hilltop Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (651) 306-7400
- Area population (ZIP 55076)
- 21,258
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
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 55076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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