Serving 115 students in grades 4-5, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hilltop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
115 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
20%
12%

Black
4%
12%

White
72%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #535 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
115 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.
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