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.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
93%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% 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.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$27 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,088
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,059
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
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
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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