Serving 121 students in grades 6-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Hillsboro Middle School?
121 students attend Hillsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hillsboro Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Middle School?
Hillsboro Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Middle School offer ?
Hillsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hillsboro Middle School part of?
Hillsboro Middle School is part of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District.
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