Hills-beaver Creek Secondary

301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 196 students in grades 6-12, Hills-beaver Creek Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hills-beaver Creek Secondary's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
196 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hills-beaver Creek Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#582 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hills-beaver Creek Secondary's ranking?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is ranked #582 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
196 students attend Hills-beaver Creek Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hills-beaver Creek Secondary offer ?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hills-beaver Creek Secondary part of?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is part of Hills-Beaver Creek School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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