Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School's student population of 155 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School?
155 students attend Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School part of?
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School is part of Hills-Beaver Creek School District.
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