Hill City Middle School

HILL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
500 IONE AVE
HILL CITY, MN 55748
67 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hill City Middle School, located at 500 Ione Ave in Hill City, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the local community. As part of the Hill City School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development typical of the middle school years. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

Situated in the heart of Hill City, the school benefits from the small-town atmosphere of the region, allowing for a close-knit educational experience where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention. The facility at Ione Avenue acts not only as a place for classroom instruction but also as a community resource that supports the growth and engagement of its students. By emphasizing community values and educational excellence, Hill City Middle School plays a vital role in the long-term success and development of the youth in the 55748 area.
67
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (88.1 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HILL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)697-2394
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio