Serving 121 students in grades 6-8, Hillsboro Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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