Summary:
The 55748 zip code is home to a single public high school, Hill City Senior High, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school's performance and rankings suggest it is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
Hill City Senior High consistently underperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with only 7.14% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 34.96%. The school's reading and science proficiency rates are also well below the state averages. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 84.2% and dropout rate of 4.4% indicate room for improvement. The school is ranked 391 out of 450 Minnesota high schools and is part of the Hill City Public School District, which is ranked 330 out of 446 districts in the state.
Socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges, as 58.9% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The small size of the school, with only 73 students, may also present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation and course offerings. Overall, the data suggests that Hill City Senior High is struggling to provide a high-quality education and support its students, and the school may need to implement significant interventions to improve student outcomes.
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