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#228 of 574 schools in SD
Top 40% in state
Hill City Elementary - 02
Elementary School · Hill City School District 51-2 · Hill City, SD
A Hill City School District 51-2 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 659, Hill City, SD 57745
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hill City Elementary - 02 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hill City Elementary - 02 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average343/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,089
Median home value
$323,500
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57745; 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 School District 51-2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hill City Elementary - 02 is listed in Hill City School District 51-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hill City Elementary - 02
Hill City Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Hill City, SD, part of Hill City School District 51-2, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hill City Elementary - 02
What grades does Hill City Elementary - 02 serve?
Hill City Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hill City Elementary - 02?
Hill City Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary - 02 is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hill City Elementary - 02 rank in SD?
Hill City Elementary - 02 ranks #228 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Hill City Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill City Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elementary - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill City Elementary - 02 has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hill City Elementary - 02 a charter school?
No, Hill City Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hill City Elementary - 02 a Title I school?
No, Hill City Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill City Elementary - 02?
30.5% of students at Hill City Elementary - 02 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (605) 574-3015
- Area population (ZIP 57745)
- 1,784
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 57745; 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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