Serving 28 students in grades 5-12, Hilltop School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilltop School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hilltop School's student population of 28 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
We prepare each student for success in life.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hilltop School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
68%
15%
White
21%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hilltop School?
The graduation rate of Hilltop School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hilltop School?
28 students attend Hilltop School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hilltop School students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hilltop School offer ?
Hilltop School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilltop School part of?
Hilltop School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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