- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hill City, MN
Hill City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hill City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271401004653
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill City Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hill City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill City Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hill City, MN.
School address
District: Hill City Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271401004653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hill City Middle School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 271401004653 · Hill City, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 16.6:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hill City Elementary (112 students)
Hill City Middle School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hill City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hill City Elem
Hill City Elementary
112 students
- This school
Hill City Middle School
83 students
- Hill City Seni
Hill City Senior High
72 students
What this shows Hill City Middle School reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill City Middle School compares
Hill City Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Hill City Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hill City Public School District reports $16,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill City Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill City Middle School
How many students attend Hill City Middle School?
Hill City Middle School has 83 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hill City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill City Middle School?
61.2% of students at Hill City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hill City Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Hill City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill City Middle School?
Hill City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill City Middle School rank among public schools in Hill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hill City, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hill City Public School District?
Besides Hill City Middle School, Hill City Public School District also operates Hill City Elementary (112 students) and Hill City Senior High (72 students). See the Hill City Public School District district page for the complete list.