Serving 563 students in grades 7-8, Hillsboro Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro Jr. High School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillsboro Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro Jr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1248 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro Jr. High School's ranking?
Hillsboro Jr. High School is ranked #1248 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hillsboro Jr. High School often compared to?
Hillsboro Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro Jr. High School?
563 students attend Hillsboro Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hillsboro Jr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Jr. High School?
Hillsboro Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Jr. High School offer ?
Hillsboro Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillsboro Jr. High School part of?
Hillsboro Jr. High School is part of Hillsboro R-III School District.
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