C
Below Average
54/100

Hill City Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 500 IONE AVE, Hill City, MN 55748
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
67
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%25/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%42%reading -17 pts, math -22 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income45%25%reading +3 pts, math -9 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 IONE AVE
City Hill City
ZIP Code 55748
District 2714010
NCES School ID 271401004653
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55748

Understanding the community around Hill City Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,167
Per Capita Income $28,548
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,300
Median Rent $775
Owner-Occupied 77.8%
Renter-Occupied 22.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hill City Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 38.8%
Female 61.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.6%
Two or More Races 10.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 67
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hill City Middle School?
Hill City Middle School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hill City Middle School?
Hill City Middle School has 67 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Hill City Middle School serve?
Hill City Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hill City Middle School receive per student?
Hill City Middle School receives $20,350 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hill City Middle School in 55748 ▼
Avg Home Value
$195,012
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
22.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026