Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District

1311 Vandalia Rd
Hillsboro, IL 62049-2034
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,518 students in Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,518 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#388 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50%
50%
87%
87.6%
(2022-23)
28.7%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
93%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,088 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,059 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$27 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,088
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,059
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,518 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District is ranked #387 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
93% of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,059 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,518 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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