Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillsboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillsboro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Hillsboro Elementary School is ranked #1034 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary School?
245 students attend Hillsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hillsboro Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Elementary School?
Hillsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Elementary School offer ?
Hillsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro Elementary School part of?
Hillsboro Elementary School is part of Hillsboro School District.
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