Serving 492 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsboro Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire Hillsboro, MO school district, encompassing approximately 107 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro Jr. High School's student population of 492 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together: Inspiring, Empowering, Educating.
School Rankings
Hillsboro Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro Jr. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1178 out of 2,076 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro Jr. High School?
492 students attend Hillsboro Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hillsboro Jr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsboro Jr. High School?
Hillsboro Jr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Jr. High School offer ?
Hillsboro Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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