Summary:
The 55748 zip code area is home to three schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school - all part of the Hill City Public School District. While the elementary school stands out as a strong performer, the middle and high schools face challenges in meeting state proficiency standards, particularly in math.
Hill City Elementary is the standout school in the area, with higher proficiency rates in both math and reading compared to the district and state averages. In 2024-2025, the school ranked 389 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools and earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 94.12% was significantly higher than the district (94.12%) and state (57.93%) averages. In contrast, Hill City Senior High and Hill City Middle School had lower proficiency rates compared to the state, particularly in math.
Across the district, the data suggests that socioeconomic challenges may be impacting student performance. All three schools had relatively high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.22% to 63.73% in the 2023-2024 school year. The district may need to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students and improve outcomes at the secondary level.
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